Beech and Maple American Carpenter's Workbench c.1880 Industrial This piece has retained its

This piece has retained its original finish and both the theater and the puppets have the appropriate patina and wear consistent with the age and use

The tail opens the mouth for the nut to be cracked and is in good working order

The shop operated from 1920-2018

sits just as easily in a country estate as it does a modern industrial loft

University of Connecticut

Beech and Maple American Carpenter's Workbench c.1880 Industrial This piece has retained itsABOUT This is an original American carpenter's workbench from the 1880s. The work surface is made from beech and maple, and it measures W 82. 75" x D 26. 5". It has an inlay section for larger tools and an attachment for screwdrivers along the width of the back. There are 8 dogs spaced along the width of the front. The base of this work bench is made from Douglas Fir and has a footprint that measures W 55" x D 23. 5" x H31. The bench features two die