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Carpenter's square

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1850-1880

GUSN

GUSN-20265

Description

Cast-iron carpenter's square, engraved w/ measurements and numbers. Splashes of white paint.

Details

Descriptive Terms

carpenters' squares
casting (process)
iron (metal)
Iron
Slip Cast
SQUARE, CARPENTER'S

Inscription

Engraved on corner of square: ""HAWES'/ PATENT/ WARRANTED/ B. No. 2""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Possibly Hawes (Maker)

Dimensions

24 x 16 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.3426

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