Hair Pitch Physical Object


Accession Number
1986.008.1281
Category
Creation Date
circa 1700
Description
Fragile.
Oakum is a mixture of fiber and tar or pitch is used to seal the seams and joins of wooden watercraft. Early on animal hair was used for fiber, while later ships would use hemp fiber.

Dimensions

6 cm H x 3 cm W , Item (Overall)

9.9 g Weight