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Block and tackle

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1850-1870

GUSN

GUSN-23241

Description

Large number of different sizes, block and tackle. Wooden blocks w/ iron hooks, some rope remaining. Most have unfinished wood, some painted white.

Details

Descriptive Terms

block and tackle
iron (metal)
wood (plant material)
Iron
PULLEY

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

12 x 33.5 x 12 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.2982

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