Sawtooth Trammel

Sawtooth Trammel

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Description
Sawtooth trammel consisting of a rectangular hanging rod or bar with square hook at bottom end that has a swelled-center, pivoting handle riveted through it and an adjustable, sawtooth extension with twelve ratchets ending in a fan- or shell-shaped hook; circular bosses at ends of handle and band at top of extension that loops around the hanging rod. Handle is stamped incuse with what appears to be "T T" in gothic or Old English letters above "1879".
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
trammel
date made
1879
place made
United States
Physical Description
iron, wrought (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 2 3/8 in x 19 7/8 in x 6 3/8 in; 6.0325 cm x 50.4825 cm x 16.1925 cm
ID Number
DL.305956.0007
catalog number
305956.0007
accession number
305956
Credit Line
Gift of Milton E. Kettler
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Domestic Furnishings
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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