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98/46/1-17
Collection
Description
17 files of various sizes and shapes (square, circular, triangular and flat). Part of a collection of tools given by Mr Stamp.
Seventeen files of various sizes and shapes (square, circular, triangular and flat), with and without handles, for smoothing wood. They are part of a collection of woodworking and stoneworking tools given to the Museum by Mr Stamp.
Physical description
17 files: metal; wood; fair condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Description: A collection of files of various sizes. Some have handles and some have handles missing. // 2 with square section & handles // 3 with flat section (rasps) no handles // 2 flat files with rounded backs and handles // 5 with triangular section – 3 with handles, 2 without, various sizes // 1 triangular file - ? fusiform – never had a handle // 3 with round section – 2 with handles, one without // 1 half round with no handle // Dimensions: Length: various 14–41 cm // Associated information: See 98/44’
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