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Bench, Glassmaker's

Object number92.16.3

MediumWood; Iron

Credit LineTransfer from Carnegie Museum of Natural History

DescriptionWood and iron glassmaker's bench consisting of rectangular wood body with extra wood piece nailed to top, iron legs with cross brace. Top has two U braces mounted with opening toward wood body of piece. Each brace has a long handle-like piece of wood attached with large wing nuts. The handles pivot on brace and extend toward the center. One handle has a metal bar with hooked end attached to inner edge with three nuts and bolts.Dimensions27.4999 x 13.75 x 48.9999 in. (69.9 x 34.9 x 124.5 cm)
Label TextThis wide bench has arms on which the glassblower can rest the blowpipe while working and shaping molten glass.

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