2001.100.10231
Title

single block

DateCirca 1890
Mediumwood, brass, steel
Dimensions6 × 2 1/8 in. (15.2 × 5.4 cm)
Donor credit lineKendall Whaling Museum Collection Transfer
Object number2001.100.10231
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionA small single block of lignum vitae with a brass axle and sheave. The steel top hook is attached to steel sister hooks.Provenance"HWK" numbered objects are from Henry W. Kendall's personal collection, distinct from the larger Kendall Whaling Museum collection.
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Not on view
2001.100.10217
single block
Circa 1850
2001.100.10399
sheave from block
Boston & Lockport Block Co.
Circa 1875
2001.100.10400
sheave from block
Wilson Mfg. Co.
Circa 1875
2001.100.10395
single sheave from block
Wilson Mfg. Co.
Circa 1910
1916.36.33
Lagoda block and tackle
1916.36.34
Lagoda block and tackle
2001.100.10398
sheave from block
Wilson Mfg. Co.
Circa 1880
single sheave block
single sheave block
Circa 1950
2001.100.2695
Single block
Circa 1870
2001.100.10229
single block
Circa 1870
double sheave block
double sheave block
Circa 1950
2001.100.10119
Single sheave snatch block
Circa 1860

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