Collection Highlights
Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society : adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833
Date:
Publication: 1848-1855
Object Number:
LIB.E449.A53.1848
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Luce Center
Flax brake
Object Number:
1920.19
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Oak
Dimensions:
Overall: 34 x 52 3/4 x 24 in. ( 86.4 x 134 x 61 cm )
Description:
Oak flax brake with three blades set between thick, square side rails and hinged arm mounted above blades; raised on four splayed legs.
Gallery Label:
Flax brakes were used in flax processing to break the tube of woody matter into small lengths without damaging the fibrous layer of flax inside.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Provenance:
The George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
