2001.100.10217
Title

single block

DateCirca 1850
Mediumwood, steel, brass
Dimensions3 1/2 × 2 1/2 × 6 in. (8.9 × 6.4 × 15.2 cm)
Donor credit lineKendall Whaling Museum Collection Transfer
Object number2001.100.10217
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionA single block with wood (lignum vitae) frame and sheave. The block is made of live oak with a steel strap at the top, a steel axle and knails, and brass washers.Provenance"HWK" numbered objects are from Henry W. Kendall's personal collection, distinct from the larger Kendall Whaling Museum collection.
On View
Not on view
2001.100.10231
single block
Circa 1890
2001.100.10400
sheave from block
Wilson Mfg. Co.
Circa 1875
2001.100.10399
sheave from block
Boston & Lockport Block Co.
Circa 1875
2001.100.10395
single sheave from block
Wilson Mfg. Co.
Circa 1910
2001.100.10229
single block
Circa 1870
2001.100.10398
sheave from block
Wilson Mfg. Co.
Circa 1880
2001.100.10436
single sheave block
Circa 1860
single sheave block
single sheave block
Circa 1950
2001.100.10120
snatch block
Circa 1870
2001.100.10119
Single sheave snatch block
Circa 1860
00.175.350
three single sheave wood blocks
Circa 1900
2001.100.10107
Snatch block
Circa 1870

Funded, in part, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.

Massachusetts massvacations.com
SE Mass Visitors Bureau - all here and all near

©2024 New Bedford Whaling Museum

Designed & developed by designprinciples.com