2001.100.10393
Title

large sheave from block

DateCirca 1890
Mediumwood
Dimensions8 1/2 × 1 1/8 in. (21.6 × 2.9 cm)
Donor credit lineKendall Whaling Museum Collection Transfer
Object number2001.100.10393
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionAn unmarked lignum vitae sheave missing the block and axle.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
2001.100.10394
single sheave from block
Circa 1910
2001.100.10217
single block
Circa 1850
2001.100.10231
single block
Circa 1890
2001.100.10399
sheave from block
Boston & Lockport Block Co.
Circa 1875
2001.100.10400
sheave from block
Wilson Mfg. Co.
Circa 1875
2001.100.10119
Single sheave snatch block
Circa 1860
2001.100.10398
sheave from block
Wilson Mfg. Co.
Circa 1880
2001.100.10395
single sheave from block
Wilson Mfg. Co.
Circa 1910
2001.100.10120
snatch block
Circa 1870
00.175.350
three single sheave wood blocks
Circa 1900
2001.100.10107
Snatch block
Circa 1870
2001.100.10424
Untitled
Circa 1890

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