Whetstone, Hancock, MA

Object ID:

1960.11444.1

Community:

Massachusetts, Hancock

Description

A handled whetstone with a block of carborundum, trapezoidal shape in cross-section that tapers along to length. It has a turned maple handle painted dark green. Stone heavily worn.

Massachusetts Hancock

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