Divided hardware tray, Hancock, MA

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Object ID:

1992.1.14

Community:

Massachusetts, Hancock

Makers

Shaker

Description

Small wooden tray with six compartments. The compartments are graduated in width from smallest to largest 1 6/8"; 1 9/16"; 1 3/4"; 1 13/16"; 2"; 2 3/8". The dividers are dado jointed and finished with nails cut and filed flush. The sides of the tray are nailed to the ends with three nails each. The bottom of the tray is nailed to the ends and sides. Each compartment of the tray is filled with assorted nails or various lengths and diameters.

Massachusetts Hancock

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