Name/Title
Deck or "Dumb" Caulking IronEntry/Object ID
1986.011.010Description
-deck or "dumb" caulking iron engraved with "J. Stortz" (J. Stortz & Son was founded in 1853 in Philadelphia, PA by John Stortz, a German immigrant)
-wide sharp edge
-used for driving oakum fiber between wood ship planks for waterproofing, especially opening up tight seam
-from a set of 19 caulking Irons, J. Stortz brand
-value $200.00 for 19 caulking irons and wooden mallet ($86.12)Collection
Tools CollectionMade/Created
Place
City
Philadelphia, PAState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
USAContinent
North AmericaNotes
Date: after 1853Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Iron, CaulkingNomenclature Primary Object Term
Iron, WoodworkingNomenclature Class
Woodworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsSearch Terms
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