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ca. 1988
GUSN-19287
Block of lignum vitae. Visible saw marks. Wax coating on one side.
blocks (shaped masses)
lignum vitae (wood)
Lignum Vitae
WOOD, WORKED
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Bath Iron Works
Unknown
South America
2 (D) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.1047
Maine (United States)
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