Object number
75/36
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Description
Splitting machine used to split leather into layers. Made by 'The Standard Eng. Co., Leceister'. Used by Sym & Sons circa 1930.
A splitting machine, used to split leather into layers without the wastage that results from the use of a knife. It is inscribed 'The Standard Eng. Co. / Leceister'. It was used in the workshop of Sym & Sons circa 1930, a boot repairers in Oxford Road, Reading, which was taken over by the donor.
Archival history
MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Machine, splitting // Mark – The Standard Eng Co./ Leicester // R. Turner, Spencers Wood, Reading // Mr R. Turner took boot repairers over from Sym & Sons’
Production place
Leicester
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