Clamp (one of a pair)

1900-1930

1900-1920

Measurements

11-1/2 in x 5-1/4 in x 1 in (as photographed)

Materials

Unidentified wood

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation

Accession Number

1979.168

Inscription

“2/136” is written in black marker on an adhesive label, probably denoting an auction lot.

Provenance

“Objects probably used by the Davis family or their relatives the Vandergrift family from near Odessa”

Comments

Clamps were typically used to hold together wood parts being glued until the glue set.  Holding pressure came from the threaded parts. This clamp, made in relatively recent years, is not very precise in the fit of its parts.  It likely was made for amateur use.