Shaving bench for making yokes with an accompanying draw knife
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
American, unknown
Role
Carpenter
Date made
1790 - 1810
Time Period
early 19th century
Place
Region
Northeast
Continent
North America
Notes
Made about 1800. A yoke was formerly included in the display of the shaving bench but is currently not traceable. Samuel Palmer is recorded as charging $1.00 per yoke.
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
None
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Shaving Bench (67.1.48.A)
Height
38 cm
Width
37 cm
Length
183 cm
Dimension Description
Draw Knife (67.1.48.B)
Width
4.57 cm
Length
38.8 cm
Dimension Notes
Metal blade with wooden handles. Width is width of blade.
