Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Froe, Cooper's |
Collection |
Oil Museum of Canada Collection |
Accession number |
OMC 1960.135 |
Catalog Number |
OMC 1960.135.001 |
Description |
The tool is made of a straight piece of iron which is bent over at the top to create a handle. At the bottom of the tool there is a triangular piece of iron which is sharpened on each side for cutting or splitting. This tool was used for riving staves from the billet and splitting staves. |
Provenance |
This tool was used by Mr. W Carlyle Hipple between 1919-1931. |
Dimensions |
L-40 cm |
Search Terms |
Tools Cooperage |