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Pulley block
1850-1900
Category
Wood (other)
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Lignum vitae
Museum Object Number
1957.0026.672.001
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0026.672.001
Object Name
Pulley block
Category
Wood (other)
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Date
1850-1900
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Lignum vitae
Dimensions (inches)
2.2 (H) x 2.9 (W) x 3.9 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.7 (H) x 7.4 (W) x 10 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For a description of similar pulley blocks, see entry for Ship's Blockmaker, page 465.