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Block

Rijkswerf Willemsoord · 1863 · galvanized; iron (metal); leather; rope; wood (plant material); linen (material); parchment (animal material)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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A 26 cm two-sheave block according to the regulations of 1865, with an iron wire lanyard with short slits; the binding is of leather and the block has an iron socket and a parchment label with inscription.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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Credit lineBlock. 1863. Rijkswerf Willemsoord. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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