Record

Title	Wood block for shaping globular glass
Repository	Harrow Museum Collection
Ref No	HMC/I/3/2017:117
ObjectNumber	2017:117
Description	Wooden block used for shaping molten glass into globular shapes. Dark wood with burning marks on inside. Circular end for working glass and handle. Owned by glass blower from Whitefriars, name stamped onto underside of block.
Comments	The block would be soaked in water until waterlogged, to reduce charring and create a 'cushion' of steam.
Multimedia	$a3\7b88a5-a043-46ec-9dab-90d02ad5c7a1.jpg$
Object Name	Tool
Materials	Wood
Location	On Display

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