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Tool (for wood) (Bruzz chisel)
T. H. Witherby
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
T. H. Witherby (Maker)
Place of Origin
Connecticut; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Iron
- Wood
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1995.0006.032
Credit Line/Donor
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
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Object Number
1995.0006.032
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Bruzz chisel)
Category
Tools - The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
Creator (Role)
T. H. Witherby (Maker)
Place of Origin
Connecticut; New England; United States; North America
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Edge of blade
Inscription: "T.H. WITHERBY" stamped incuse.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Wood
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
0.8 (H) x 1.5 (W) x 17 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.1 (H) x 3.7 (W) x 43.1 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Kijowski, Gene W. 1990 Directory of American Tool Makers Colonial Times to 1899.
• For reference to T.H. Witherby, see page 351.Book: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For more information on bruzz chisels, see page 135.