Single Block

Mediumwood

Dimensions3 1/4 × 2 1/4 × 4 in. (8.3 × 5.7 × 10.2 cm)

Object number1977.31.1

Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum

DescriptionA painted light duty wooden block with a pine body, fruitwood sheave, and a tropical hardwood axle pin. There are no lashings. An old light green paint is visible.ProvenanceSaid to have belonged to Captain Stephen B. Gibbs(ONTARIO of Nan- tucket 1840 & 1843; NAPOLEON of New Bedford 1846

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