Casting pattern for a bearing, Church Family, Mount Lebanon, NY

Object ID:

1950.2297.1

Community:

New York, Mount Lebanon

Description

Half of a bearing pattern of white pine (Pinus strobus) with lead and leather lining the center hole. The pattern had a 2 3/4" diameter hole lengthwise through it; then a 1/16" thick piece of lead sheeting was added, reducing the center hole diameter 2 5/8". Three layers of leather were also installed, reducing the hole to approx. 1 1/2" diameter. Painted black.

New York Mount Lebanon Church Family

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