Museum Collections
Luce Center
Wood block in envelope
Object Number:
1974.49
Date:
1600-1800
Medium:
Oak
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 1 7/8 in. ( 24.1 x 14 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Wood block; rectangular.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this wood block was cut by Assistant Engineer C.C. Martin from a piece of log at 62 Frankfurt Street, while excavating for the Manhattan approach to the Brooklyn Bridge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Louis Buhle
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.