Scroll saw
Classification:
Date:
1810-1830
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 26 x 32 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 66 x 82.6 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Scroll saw with slender, single-edged blade mounted within carved and through-tenoned rectangular frame with hand-wrought iron hardware.
Credit Line:
Gift of Garrett H. Winter
Object Number:
1944.102
Gallery Label:
William James Winter (1795-1869) was the great-grandfather of the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
18002
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
form for lobster pot end
Classification:
Date:
1825-1900
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 31 x 7 1/2 in. ( 78.7 x 19 cm )
Description:
Wooden form for interior of eel trap; solid wooden cone with incurving sides; square iron bar protrudes from center of base of cone; leather cuff around grooved tip.
Credit Line:
Gift of Professor Gustave Noback
Object Number:
1944.355e
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
17834
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Compass
Classification:
Date:
1800-1899
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 12 x 1 1/4 in. ( 27.9 x 30.5 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Wooden compass composed of a bent-wood arch with an iron point on each end and intersected by an adjustable horizontal rod.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1920.123
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, the compass was used to scribe the round bottoms of tubs.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1899
eMuseum Object ID:
17676
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Molding plane (one of nine)
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 1 in. ( 13.3 x 24.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Wooden round plane composed of a rectangular stock with a convex sole perforated by a central slit through which a convex iron blade is inserted at a downward angle and tightened by a wooden wedge.
Credit Line:
Gift of William H. Dey
Object Number:
1942.428g
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this plane belonged to his grandfather, William McAllister, who was a ship's carpenter.
Date Begin:
1875
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
17673
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Architect's Sign
Collections:
Classification:
Is owned by NYHS:
Yes
Highlight:
Display this item in the highlights
Date:
ca. 1837
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 40 x 25 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 101.6 x 65.4 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden sign with wrought iron hooks for hanging; high relief applied wooden Greek portico affixed to both sides (one side missing); black painted ground and brown portico; gilded inscription across bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Thomas E. Snook, Jr.
Object Number:
1953.197
Marks:
painted in gold: on both sides: "JNO. B. SNOOK/ Architect./ ESTABLISHED 1837"
Gallery Label:
This trade sign, depicting the facade of a Greek temple, hung in front of the office of architect John Butler Snook (1815-1901), who established his firm in 1837. A largely self-taught architect, Snook played an instrumental role in developing the streetscape of downtown Manhattan. Among his notable buildings were the A.T. Stewart "Marble Palace" (1845-46), Grand Central Depot (1869-71), the Metropolitan Hotel (1849-52), as well as numerous private homes.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1837
eMuseum Object ID:
17037
Exclude from TMS update:
OFF
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Folding Measure Stick
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Metal, ivory
Dimensions:
Overall (collapsed): 1/2 x 3/8 x 2 5/8 in. (1.3 x 1 x 6.7 cm)
Overall (extended): 1/8 x 1/4 x 19 3/8 in. (0.3 x 0.6 x 4
Description:
White ivory collapsable measuring stick, with metal joints and ferrules.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. W. W. Kennedy
Object Number:
1979.115b
Marks:
printed: at one end: "LONDON"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
13604
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of toy tongs
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Part (smallest): 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Part (largest): 3 3/4 x 1/2 in. (9.5 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Set of iron tweezers ranging in sizes.
Object Number:
INV.9461
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
13362
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Gouge
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 21.6 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Gouge composed of an iron open half cylinder shaft with a pointed tip; end of shft is inserted into a turned wooden steeple.
Object Number:
Z.192
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
13267
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
hollow plane
Classification:
Date:
1850-1875
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 16 x 2 3/4 in. ( 17.8 x 40.6 x 7 cm )
Description:
Wooden round plane composed of a rectangular stock with a convex sole perforated by a central slit through which a blade (now missing) is inserted at a downward angle and tightened with a wooden wedge; a curved handle is inserted into the fore end of the stock.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Charles Wolfe
Object Number:
1948.441
Marks:
impressed: on front end of stock: "G. TOLLNER/221 BOWERY/N-4"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
13266
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Reamer
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 19.7 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Reamer composed of a cylindrical shank which is inserted into a turned wooden steeple-shaped handle.
Object Number:
Z.191
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
13264
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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