Name/Title
Hand Screw ClampEntry/Object ID
NU 2022.128Description
Two long, rectangular pieces of wood attached to each other by two long, large screws. The pieces of wood taper in towards each other at one end. The screws have large wooden handles, and each screw enters the rectangular pieces from a different direction.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgMade/Created
Manufacturer
R. Bliss Manufacturing Co.Time Period
19th Century, 20th CenturyEdition
812Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Makers MarkLocation
On the flat end of the top wood pieceTranscription
R. BLISS MFG CO / PAWTUCKET RILanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EtchedType
InscriptionLocation
On the flat end of both wood piecesTranscription
812Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EtchedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Clamp, ScrewNomenclature Primary Object Term
Clamp, WoodworkingNomenclature Class
Woodworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
690BDimensions
Width
10 inLength
16-1/2 inRelationships
Related Places
Place
Location
New Almaden MinesCity
San JoseRegion
Central CaliforniaContinent
North AmericaGeneral Notes
Note Type
Cataloging NoteNote
Clamp was previously housed with a bottle of mercury, and was used in the Almaden Mines - although unlikely, may have mercury residue. Nitrile gloves and a mask recommended for handling.
