. Bulletin - United States National Museum. Science. Figure 13.—Early i8th : In addition to their special function and importance as survivals documenting an outmoded technology, the hand tool often combines a gracefulness of ine and a sense of proportion that makes it an object of great decora- tive appeal. The dividers of the builder or shipwright illustrated here are of French origin and may be valued as much for their cultural significance as for their technical importance. (Smithsonian photo 49792-G.) By 1900, the carpenter's tool chest, fully stocked and fit for the finest crafts
. Bulletin - United States National Museum. Science. Figure 13.—Early i8th : In addition to their special function and importance as survivals documenting an outmoded technology, the hand tool often combines a gracefulness of ine and a sense of proportion that makes it an object of great decora- tive appeal. The dividers of the builder or shipwright illustrated here are of French origin and may be valued as much for their cultural significance as for their technical importance. (Smithsonian photo 49792-G.) By 1900, the carpenter's tool chest, fully stocked and fit for the finest craftsman, contained go or more tools. Specialization is readily apparent; the change in, and achievement of, the ultimate design of a specific tool is not so easily pinpointed. Only by comparing illustrations and surviving examples can such an PAPER 51: WOODWORKING TOOLS, 1600-19 00 193. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original United States National Museum; Smithsonian Institution; United States. Dept. of the Interior. Washington : Smithsonian Institution Press, [etc. ]; for sale by the Supt. of Docs. , U. S. Govt Print. Off.
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