The History of the Paper Punch

By Mary Bellis, About.com Guide

In 1893, Charles Brooks patented a paper punch called a ticket punch. It had a built-in receptacle on one of the jars to collect the round pieces of waste paper and prevent littering. View the full patent issued to Charles Brooks for his ticket punch.

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