Name/Title
A Museum of Early American ToolsEntry/Object ID
2007.014.6Description
Absorbing book describes in detail farm tools and kitchen implements and how they were made; includes devices used by curriers, wheelwrights, coopers, blacksmiths, loggers, tanners, coachmakers, and other craftsmen of the pre-industrial age. An informal, expressively written book for cultural historians, woodcrafters, and Americana enthusiasts. 184 black-and-white illustrations. Profusely illustrated with over 180 pen and ink sketches; meticulously researched by the author, who is also an avid collector; extremely comprehensive: scores of tools described, including artifacts made with them.
ix, 108 p. : chiefly ill. ; 21 cm.; softcoverCollection
Pamphlets, Guidebooks, Reports, Theses/DissertationsAcquisition
Accession
2007.014.Source or Donor
Mr. Martin N. MurphyAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Martin N. MurphyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BookNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Technology, Agricultural implements--United States, Tools--United StatesOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
P387Book Details
Author
Sloane, EricPublisher
Ballantine BooksDate Published
1964Call No.
TJ1195 .S55 1964ISBN
0345246756295LCCN
6413741Notes
Copy No.: 0Location
Location
Shelf
Books-PamphletsRoom
Margaretta P. Childs ArchivesBuilding
Missroon HouseCategory
PermanentDate
February 7, 2023Category
PermanentCondition
Overall Condition
FairNotes
Pages have separated from cover/spine.General Notes
Note
Notes: Includes index.
Moved to Pamphlets due to condition.Created By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
September 14, 2007Updated By
sferguson@historiccharleston.orgUpdate Date
April 5, 2023