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Cork floats

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1900

GUSN

GUSN-20352

Description

Four cork floats, circular w/ small holes at center. Resemble miniature grindstones. Stored in a cardboard peach basket, oval, w/ an arched wooden handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

floats (fishing equipment)
cork (bark)
Cork
FLOAT

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1.25 (H), 3.375 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.3507

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