Sander

Date Made: 1800- 1850Sander, used to shake pounce (often powdered cuttlefish bone or sand) in order to prepare a rough writing surface. Dark, turned wood with wide, baluster-shaped base and deep, circular bowl at top. Bottom of bowl is pierced with small circular holes in rough star shape. No marks. 1800- 1850

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United StatesUsed: United States: District of Columbia, Washington

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Credit Line: Library of Congress

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: DL.61.0519Catalog Number: 61.0519Accession Number: 235052

Object Name: sander

Physical Description: wood (overall material)Measurements: overall: 2 3/4 in x 2 5/8 in; 6.985 cm x 6.6675 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a1-25d5-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_321472

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