These machines, illustrated by Fig. 1., (W. P. Uhlinger, builder), are
used for stamping cards for the smaller Jacquard machines, technically
termed “Dobbies.” They are of very compact build, and operated by
belt-power. The whole card is punched at one revolution or stroke. The
rack on top of the machine holds the design. The punches for peg-holes
and lace-holes are immovable, while the key punches act independently,
at the will of the operator. Jacquard cards for these machines are
generally composed of the strongest pasteboard, and require a very
strongly constructed machine.