Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brace or bitstock
Object Number:
Z.180
Date:
1764-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 x 5 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 33 x 14 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Wooden brace or bitstock composed of a curved stock with a revolving circular knob on one end and a drillbit sokcet on the opposite end.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, the brace was made and used by the donor's grandfather, Ambrose Parish of Oyster Bay, LI.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. John H. Thompson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.