Seam rubber

Sailmaker's seam rubber, the handle carved with flutes and with a central carved ropework band. Inscribed in red on either side of wedge 'S.S' and 'R.B'. Belonged to donor's grandfather Robert Borwick, a captain on sailing ships and early steamers on the River Tyne.

Object Details

ID: TOS0175
Type: Seam rubber
Display location: Display - Voyagers
Creator: Borwick, Robert
Date made: Unknown
Exhibition: Voyagers
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 29 x 139 x 42 mm