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Measuring Tool
Probably used for measuring length of bore in granite. Marked, “Trademark MIDGE pat. Jan 7 1913.” Tool unfolds to reveal two extending rods. One with three extensions, another with three extensions but probably missing at least one. Kept i…
American Yesterday
Occupations of early America
Bolt
Large bolt from old quarry site on the Long Pond Fire Road in Pretty Marsh; relates to a map that was created by Alice Smith002.47 (archived in flat file).
Ice Saw
Long saw with wooden handle at right angle to saw. Marked, “Disston, Phila USA”,
Draw Knife
Metal blade between two handles used to shave wood or take bark off of logs. Iron caps on handles.
ABC Book of Early Americana
Illustrations of early American tools and articles
"An Almost Lost Art in Today's Industrial World"
14.page typewrittten manuscript about history of Hall Quarry; includes bibliography. Nomenclature: Manuscript
Candlewick Trimmer
Cast iron tool . handle squeezed together causing blade to cut candle wick. Spring mechanism. Small ring on handle perhaps for hanging. Marked Pat Nov 22 81 Jan 23 + JE 5 83.
