These shears, pressing board, buttonhole cutter, buttonhole scissors, thread holders, and measuring sticks were owned by a Russian Jew named Barnet Rudin. An apprentice tailor from Minsk, Rudin ...

Composed of images and text. Models represented: H.D. Walcott's Patent Graduating Button-hole cutters (on cover). Top of front cover. Button-hole maker for both family and professional use.

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