The History of the Paper Punch

The purpose of the humble paper punch is to punch holes in paper, so that sheets of paper can be collected and stored in a binder. A paper punch is also commonly used to punch holes in paper tickets to prove admission or usage.

History of the Paper Punch

• Benjamin Smith's 1885 Hole Punch
• Charles Brooks' 1893 Ticket Punch

• The History of the Paper Punch
• The History of the Paper Punch - Benjamin Smith's Hole Punch
• The History of the Paper Punch - Charles Brooks' Ticket Punch

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