Tools
A working catalog of the objects under study. Filter by mechanism — the recurring technological idea a tool relies on — to narrow the list.
Basket
A container woven or plaited from flexible material into a rigid or semi-rigid shape, used to hold, carry, or store objects.
Broom
A hand tool with bristles fixed to the end of a handle, used to sweep loose debris from a surface.
Bucket
An open-topped, roughly cylindrical container with a handle, used to contain, carry, and pour liquids or loose materials.
Clothespin
A small clamp or peg used to fasten wet laundry to a clothesline for drying.
Dish brush
A handheld brush with stiff bristles used to scrub dishes, cookware, and other kitchenware clean.
Door hinge
A jointed mechanical fastener that lets a door rotate on a fixed axis while remaining attached to its frame.
Measuring cup
A graduated vessel used to measure the volume of liquid or dry ingredients, most often in cooking and baking.
Scissors
A hand tool with two pivoted blades that cut by shearing material between opposing edges.
Sewing needle
A pointed tool with an eye that draws thread through material to create stitches.
Toilet
A plumbing fixture for disposing of human waste, typically using water to flush it through a trap into a sewer or septic system.
Toilet brush
A long-handled brush used to scrub the inside of a toilet bowl.