Object number
69/24
Description
A brace and bit, a woodworking tool used for boring holes. It is made of wood, with a brass trim and a wooden head, and there is an iron bit fixed in the chuck. It belonged to the donor's grandfather, who was a gardener at Kennett Lodge in Theale, Berkshire, circa 1900.
Physical description
1 brace and bit: wood; metal; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: BRACE and BIT // Accession number: 69/24 // … // Recorder: JMB // Date: 16.10.84 // Description: A wooden brace with brass trim and wooden head. It has a bit fixed in the chuck. // Dimensions: Length: 36.0 cm Width: 12.5 cm // Associated information: This brace & bit was used by Mr Ruddle’s grandfather who was a gardener at Kennett Lodge, Theale c.1900. // References: MERL 5850 ‘Dictionary of Tools’ by R. A. Salaman'
Production date
1875-01-01 - 1899-12-31
Production period
Late-nineteenth century
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_10721.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_14642.tif - High resolution image
