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Caulking seam brush : shipwright tool
Caulking seam brush : shipwright tool

Caulking seam brush : shipwright tool

Datebefore 1980s
Object number00006930
NameSeam brush
MediumWood, baleen (keratin)
DimensionsOverall: 68 x 110 x 95 mm, 0.15 kg
ClassificationsTools and equipment
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from D Smith
HistoryWhen caulking became old and began to rot the rake was used to dig between the planking and remove it. It was necessary for the rake to be strong to enable the tool to break through the tar covering the caulking.