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Artist/Maker Baker, Amos C., Sr.
Title

sheave block

Mediumwhale ivory, non-ferrous metal
Dimensions2 1/4 × 1 1/2 × 3/4 in. (5.7 × 3.8 × 1.9 cm)
Object number2006.57.2
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionSmall sheave block made of sperm whale ivory with four-piece body; whale ivory axle, sheave, and four fastenings. Inscribed: "SHIP / MESSENGER / MADE 1852 / by Capt. / A.C. BAKER". (The 1852 here matches the 1853 on 2006.57.1).ProvenanceMade by Amos C. Baker, Sr. aboard the whaleship MESSENGER in 1853.
On View
On view
2006.57.1
pie crimper
Baker, Amos C., Sr.
2006.57.3
sheave block
Baker, Amos C., Sr.
Center sheave plate from a sheave block
Center sheave plate from a sheave block
Baker, Amos C., Sr.
Sheave block sheave
Sheave block sheave
Baker, Amos C., Sr.
Untitled
Untitled
Baker, Amos C., Sr.
2006.57.28
Untitled
Baker, Amos C., Sr.
1850s
Butter knife or spreader
Butter knife or spreader
Baker, Amos C., Jr.
2006.57.5
pie crimper
Baker, Amos C., Jr.
2006.57.8
double swift
Baker, Amos C., Jr.
2006.57.6
pie crimper
Baker, Amos C., Jr.
2006.57.4
Untitled
Baker, Amos C., Jr.
Image Not Available for Pair of vases
Pair of vases
Baker, Amos C., Jr.

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