1957.0026.110, Auger, side 1
  • 1957.0026.110, Auger, side 1
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Tool (for wood) (Auger)

  • Category:

    Tools

  • Creator (Role):

    S. Horton (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    United States, North America

  • Date:

    1775-1825

  • Materials:

    Wood; Iron; Steel

  • Museum Object Number:

    1957.0026.110


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1957.0026.110

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Auger)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Creator (Role)

S. Horton (Maker)

Place of Origin

United States, North America

Date

1775-1825

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Shaft; "[S] HORTO[?]" partially effaced, stamped in a serrated rectangular border.

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

1.5 (H) , 14.4 (L) , 12.6 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

3.9 (H) , 36.7 (L) , 32 (W)

Measurement Notes

The blade width is 3.1cm.

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.
For a description of the various types of augers, see page 31-44.