Object Number 1995.0006.347

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Brace)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection

Creator (Role)

A. W. Streeter (Maker)
Bibliography: Kijowski. "EAIA Directory of American Toolmakers" 1990, pg. 304.

Place of Origin

Shelburne Falls, Franklin, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

Date

January 23 1855 (1855-1855)

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; On chuck; "A.W STREETER'S / PATENT. JAN 23 1855." stamped incuse.
2. Mark; On chuck; "SHELBURNEFALLS. MASS." stamped incuse.

Materials

Iron; Steel; Brass; Wood

Dimensions (inches)

2.8 (H) , 14.2 (L) , 7.5 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

7 (H) , 36 (L) , 19 (W)

Object Description

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Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Kijowski, Gene W. 1990 Directory of American Tool Makers Colonial Times to 1899.
• For reference to A. W. Streeters, see page 304.
[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For descriptions of various braces, see page 90-101.