Object number
59/167
Creator
Description
A brace is a 'D'-shaped woodworking hand tool used for boring holes. This brace has a wooden handle with brass trim and a brass end for the bit fixing. The bit is made of steel. The brass is engraved with the name of the maker, 'Turner'. it was used by G. G. Witt, a late-nineteenth century Reading carpenter.
Physical description
1 brace and bit: wood and metal [brass]; good condition
Production date
1875 - 1899
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_3109.tif - High resolution image
