Collection Highlights
A Brief Description of NEW-YORK: Formerly Called New-Netherlands..
Date:
1670
Object Number:
LIB.Y.1670.Den
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Washing supplies
Object Number:
2002.1.2146
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
24 x 3 1/8 x 1/4 in.
Description:
This wooden form is shaped like a leg and is used for drying stockings. It is burned with the number "5 1/2" and has a paper label that reads, in part "Traveling Agent of/ F.A. Gordon, Manufacturer of Hosiery Boards. Bristol, N.H./ Showing grade of lumber and finish used in the manufacture of hosiery boards. Please note the uniform thickness and perfect finish of sides and edges. The uniform thickness giving proper results in pressing. This board is of rock maple, from central New Hampshire; the best timber grown for this purpose...".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
