Metal Rod

Object/Artifact

-

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Metal Rod

Entry/Object ID

NU 2022.139

Description

A long, cylindrical metal rod. One end of the rod is flat, while the other end is slightly tapered. Previous documentation identifies it as a steel hand drill.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Bar, Metal

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Stock, Metal

Nomenclature Class

Metalworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Object Number

Other Number

1104F

Dimensions

Width

1-1/2 in

Length

21-7/8 in

Materials

Material

Metal

Material Notes

Possibly steel

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Location

New Almaden Mines

City

San Jose

Region

Central California

Continent

North America

General Notes

Note Type

Cataloging Note

Note

Rod 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.