Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books
A Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology

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peg rake

An implement consisting of a series of round wooden pegs set in a frame. The pegs are smooth and taper slightly at the points and are set about 114 inch apart. The device is used to "rake" marbling colors on the size. The pegs should be of sufficient length to touch the bottom of the trough. (159 , 217 )




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