Collection Highlights
The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
Date:
1885-1886
Object Number:
LIB.XL.CT.G763.A3
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Luce Center
Nose or downcutting auger
Object Number:
Z.179
Date:
1825-1900
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 36.2 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Nose or downcutting auger composed of a cylindrical iron rod with a hollowed section at the end which is notched at the end; the rod is attached toa turned cylindrical wooden handle.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
