Record 423/1139 Catalog Record Objects Exhibit Page Home Search Description  Oak rib from a dory found in the cellar of the Tucker's Wharf Building. An example of a natural crook of a tree used to make a boat rib or knee using the strength of the curve of the grain of the wood.

Wood, Worked -Objects Catalog -Copyright Marblehead Historical Commission Dory rib - Natural knee COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ~ Contact the Marblehead Historical Commission for rights to use this image.

Rev. 2.0 2/2013 Contact the Historical Commission at 781-639-3425 or e-mail us (please include the "Object ID" number, not the Record Number)     historic@marblehead.org
Last modified on: February 22, 2013