Title
toggle iron
Mediumwood, iron
Dimensions[H] __[W] __[D] __[Dia]2 1/4" __[L]7' 9 1/2" __[Remarks]Iron toggle dimensions: [L] 8 1/8" [L] 2' 5 "
Object number1972.36.33
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionA narrow iron hinged head with a double barb which turns at a right angle angle to the iron shank when pulled and a pin hole in the toggle. A socket is at the opposite end of the shank where a wooden pole with chamfered edged is inserted. Eye splice in 3/4" line around iron at the opposite end. A line is lashed to the pole two times.ProvenanceReceived with whaleboat brought from the Azores by Manuel P.S. Macedo & sold to Mrs Gracia Waters who gave it to New Bedford in 1969On View
Not on view
John R. Manta (Schooner)
Driggs, James D.
Dean, Joseph G.
Sawyer, John A.
