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Peg, Wheel

Object Name:
Peg, Wheel
Object ID:
1968.054.13
Date:
1820-1840
Description:
Wheel Peg. Turned maple. Handle tapers in two directions, terminated quickly to rounded end. Handle tapers slowly to shoulder which is reduced to slightly outward flared section then tapers quickly to narrower shaft. This flares to rounded flat end. Two sets of three turned fine lines on handle at center and end. Remnants of third set near tool end. Fine turned groove at area between handle and first thin shaft. Turned groove on face of flared tool. Outside end is slightly roughened. Smooth but slightly irregular.
Material:
Wood
Maple
Dimensions:
L-5.95 Dia-1.1 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Ruth A. Woodbury and Dorcas L. Woodbury
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