Equipment, Block from a Block and Tackle System

Object/Artifact

Cascade Locks Historical Museum

Name/Title

Equipment, Block from a Block and Tackle System

Entry/Object ID

2022.1.277

Description

Block with hook from a block and tackle system. Block is solid metal with large hook. There is a spinning metal wheel that the tackle system would have been used by attaching rope or cable around the wheel. Warning heavy item.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Block and Tackle

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Hoist

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Apparatus, Hoisting

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Mechanical Devices

Nomenclature Class

Mechanical T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Height

33 in

Width

8 in

Length

9-3/4 in

Materials

Material

Metal

Material Notes

Block is solid metal.

Colors

Color

Red, Brown, Silver

Color Notes

The metal of the block is overall red/brown in color with silver showing through abrasive scratches. In concave areas of the metal there is red/brown rust.