Carrier handle bending form used by George Roberts

Object ID:

1952.5507.1

Community:

New York, Mount Lebanon

Description

Handle-bending form with sides, top and bottom of white pine (Pinus strobus). One clamp strip, of ash (Fraxinus americana) remains on form, secured by flat-head steel wood screws.

Notes

Used to hold steam-bent handles to shape until set.

New York Mount Lebanon Church Family

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