Some kinds of nails, such as those used for defending the...

Quote by Charles Babbage about heads

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Some kinds of nails, such as those used for defending the soles of coarse shoes, called hobnails, require a particular form of the head, which is made by the stroke of a die.

Charles Babbage
Quote by Charles Babbage about heads.
Charles Babbage

Charles Babbage 1792-1871, english mathematician

Was born on: 26 dec 1791.
Died on 18 oct 1871, at 79 years old.
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