Title
Grommet Iron
Mediummetal, rope
Dimensions30 in. (76.2 cm)
Object number1959.8.91
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionSingle flue grommet iron with metal grommet. Head is spring-loaded open by leaf spring between shank and head. Socket seam is forge-welded closed and has one hole for securing to pole with screw or nail. Rope wrapped and tied around shank with loop at socket end for attachment to line.ProvenanceSee Lytle, Thomas G. HARPOONS AND OTHER WHALECRAFT. New Bedford: The Old Dartmouth Historical Society / Whaling Museum, 1984. p. 205, # 73On View
Not on view
W. Smith & Sons
Snow, James M. - attributed
Pierce, Ebenezer - attributed
