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Object name
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gudgeon
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Object ID
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1964.017.0007
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Description
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An iron pin (1.5" dia.) with 4 equally spaced flanges and two 5.5" dia. iron rings. Gudgeons were inserted in the end of a wooden shaft to provide bearings for wooden shafting. This gudgeon, as well as the ice tongs and barrel hook (1964.017.0008 - .0009) came from the Dawson-Taylor mill in Charlton.
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Classification
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Collection
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Condition
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Weight
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Dimensions
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Earlydate
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Latedate
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Made
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Material
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cast iron
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Notes
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A mill part from the Dawson-Taylor mill in Charlton. A gudgeon was inserted in the end of a wooden shaft to act as a bearing.
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Place of Orgin
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Charlton
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Condition notes
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insecure, rusting
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Subjects
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mills
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Title
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Last modified on: December 16, 2002
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