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Tool (for wood) (Center bit)
Hermann Boker
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Hermann Boker (Maker)
Place of Origin
Newark; New Jersey; United States; North America
Materials
- Iron
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1995.0006.125
Credit Line/Donor
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
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Object Number
1995.0006.125
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Center bit)
Category
Tools - The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
Creator (Role)
Hermann Boker (Maker)
Place of Origin
Newark; New Jersey; United States; North America
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: SIde
Inscription: "H & R BOKER CAST STEEL" stamped incuse.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
0.4 (H) x 5.5 (L) x 1.3 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.1 (H) x 14 (L) x 3.3 (Diam)
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 center bits, see page 78.Book: Farnham, Alexander. 1992 Search for Early New Jersey Toolmakers.
• For a description of Hermann Boker, see page 63-64.