Early 20th c. Wooden Train Wheel Foundry Mold c.1900 Sofas Johnstone in 1921

Johnstone in 1921

This is an articulating Teak and Oak monkey in the style of Kay Bojesen

Memorial Union Art Gallery

DIMENSIONS H 36 in

Early 20th c. Wooden Train Wheel Foundry Mold c.1900 Sofas Johnstone in 1921ABOUT This is an original large wooden foundry mold used to make locomotive train wheels with metal identification tags. This piece has retained its original finish with minimal structural damage. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1900 MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 31 in. W 31 in. D 9 in. HISTORY Foundry molds are wooden tools, carved out or built up to creative negative space,