I realize that this probably has been asked before, but not being
able to find much in the archives, I need the places to visit in
Washington, D.C. area. I plan on visiting the "Toolbox Shrine"
i.e, Studley's toolbox, but, of course, need some places to look
for old iron (if there is any left there), or other places to
visit. Anne has been invited to a wine tasting party/dinner with
some Senator's, (notice it was not _me_ that was invited, but I
begged and pleaded until I was put on the list---Anne works on
wine grapes as part of her research project and is actually being
recognized in her field <Is that a spouse gloat?>), and anyway I
will have a couple of days free to meander, etc. while there.

Thanks a bunch.

Gary

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Garry Yarow wrote:

>I realize that this probably has been asked before, but not being
>able to find much in the archives, I need the places to visit in
>Washington, D.C. area. I plan on visiting the "Toolbox Shrine"
>i.e, Studley's toolbox, but, of course, need some places to look
>for old iron (if there is any left there), or other places to
>visit. 

I'm sorry to report that the Studley Chest is no longer on display at the 
Smithsonian. I had heard that this was the case and verified it on a 
recent trip. Nothing left but a picture, although the display case is in 
the same spot. Nearby in the 'Engines of Change' exhibit there is a very 
nice cabinetmakers toolchest, i.e. the James Locke Toolchest, which was 
full of bonerific old tools. Further on in the same exhibit is a nice 
display of gunsmiths tools. To the right of the 'Engines of Change' is an 
good-sized exhibit of clocks. The casework on these will knock your socks 
off. While you are in the American History museum, check out the 
bookstore on the lowest level. It has a nice variety of books on 
woodworking, finishing, furniture design, antique furniture, 
architecture, etc.. I saw several copies of Barlow's Guide there on my 
recent trip. Across the Mall in the Industry and Arts building 
(immediately to the left of the Castle) are some human powered tools 
including a tablesaw, mortising machines, lathe and scrollsaws. 
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Tom Price 

"He'd have the best, and that was none too good; 
No barrier could hold, before his terms. 
He lies below, correct in cypress wood, 
And entertains the most exclusive worms." 

Dorothy Parker , "Tombstones in the Starlight" (The Very Rich Man)