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Whetstone

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1850-1880

GUSN

GUSN-20266

Description

Whetstone. Fits inside a rectangular mahogany case w/ removeable lid. Surface of whetstone slightly chipped.

Details

Descriptive Terms

whetstones
mahogany (wood)
stone (rock)
Stone
Mahogany
WHETSTONE

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 x 7.75 x 2.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.3427

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