Seam Rubber

Maker Unknown, American

Collections

Jonathan and Karin Fielding Collection

ClassificationsTOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Daten.d.

Mediumwhale bone

Dimensions5 1/2 × 2 1/8 × 1/2 in. (14 × 5.4 × 1.3 cm.)

DescriptionCarved bone seam rubber.

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Gift of Jonathan and Karin Fielding

Status

On view

Label TextSeam rubbers were used by sailors to smooth and flatten the seams of heavy canvas sailcloth where two pieces were joined.

Object number2016.25.147

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