Object number
56/81
Description
Marking gauge from a cabinet maker from Cumbria, used from 1837 onwards. Used for marking parallel lines when planning workpieces.
This marking gauge originally belonged to a cabinet maker from Cumbria, and was probably used by him from about 1837 onwards. It was passed then to his son, also a cabinet maker, who died in 1924, and finally to the donor's husband. Marking gauges are used for marking parallel lines on wood when planning workpieces. It is possible that this marking gauge was made by the donor's husband's Grandfather, James Graham.
Physical description
1 gauge
Archival history
Letter, Florence Graham to Mr Higgs, 17th May 1956 - '...It is probable that these tools originally belonged to my husband's Grandfather, James Graham, Born 1824, died 1873, and that he commenced using these about 1837. The frame to the Bow Saw and the Gauge were no doubt made by him in his early working days. // James Graham was the son of a Cumberland farmer, and spent his early life in the construction and repair of farm equipment, but in his later years concentrated on Cabinet Making. // At his death the tools were handed on to my husband's Father, David Graham, Born 1849, died 1924, and he was a craftsman in the Shopfitting and Cabinet Business. Eventually the tools were handed down to my husband, David Gerald Graham 1885-1953, who retained these for sentimental reasons...'
Production date
1837 - 1873
Object name
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