Número del objeto
54/559
Descripción
This mortising chisel was used by the donor's father, who was a wheelwright and carpenter in Braishfield, Hampshire. It was used for cutting mortises, which form part of a joint. 'H.J.Bown' is stamped on the blade.
Descripción física
1 mortising chisel; wood and metal [iron]; good condition: has damaged end due to hammering
Historia del archivo
MERL 'Catalogue index' card – ‘… // DATE ACQUIRED: // GROUP: // NEGATIVE: // PERIOD: // PLACE OF ORIGIN: // NUMBER: // DESCRIPTION: …‘This mortising chisel has a cutting edge 0.5 inches wide and a steel shank 8.0 inches long. The socketed wooden handle is 4.5 inches long. The tool was used by the donor's father, H.J.Bown of... Braishfield, whose name is stamped on the shank. // See 51/363'
Fecha
1875-01-01 - 1899-12-31 1900-01-01 - 1924-12-31
Periodo de producción
Late-nineteenth century, Early-twentieth century
Nombre del objeto
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