Object Number 1995.0006.119

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Center bit)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection

Creator (Role)

Hermann Boker (Maker)
Bibliography: Farnham, "Search for Early New Jersey Toolmakers." 1992, pg. 63-64.

Place of Origin

New York, Manhattan, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Tang; Stamped incuse "H & R BOKER/CAST STEEL"

Materials

Steel

Techniques

Cast

Dimensions (inches)

0.3 (H) , 3.7 (L) , 0.3 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

0.8 (H) , 9.5 (L) , 0.8 (W)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• pg 78
[Book] Kijowski, Gene W. 1990 Directory of American Tool Makers Colonial Times to 1899.
• pg 32