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Mallet, Carpenter's

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Record 773/1387
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Catalog date 10/16/2003
Catalog type History
Category 4: T&E For Materials
Classification Woodworking tools
Collection Chadwick Tools Collection
Description A medium wood mallet called a ring mallet because of the metal rings around the faces which prevent the wood from splitting when used. The head is of a heavy hard wood and was originally very nicely turned but both faces show signs of misuse. one ring is missing. The mallet shows signs of much use.
Dimensions W-3.25 L-10 D-3.25 inches
Home Location Display Case #10 "Chisholm"
Object ID 1992-005-022
Object Name Mallet, Carpenter's
Search Terms Tools
Sub-category Woodworking T&E
Subjects Woodworking
Hammers
Carpenters
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Last modified on: January 05, 2009