Object Number 1957.0026.289 A, B

Object Name

Oil stone (Box and whetstone)

Category

Inorganic (stone, mineral, etc.)

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Place of Origin

United States, North America

Date

1790-1850

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Oak; Stone

Dimensions (inches)

0.87 (H) , 9 (L) , 2.93 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

2.22 (H) , 22.86 (L) , 7.46 (W)

Measurement Notes

The measurements for the stone: L= 5.5 cm, W= 3.2 cm, H=.7 cm

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• pg 285