Object of unknown function consisting of two wedge-shaped pieces of cherry nailed to a piece of sheet metal such that a 5/16" gap exists between them. A large cut nail is driven vertically through each end of each wedge with the points of the nails 7/16" or more proud of the surface. The sheet metal extends 5/8" beyond the narrow wedge ends and is cut to a circular shape around 5/16" diameter holes in their centers.
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Shaker Museum Artifact, Unidentified. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=24524. Accessed on November 18, 2024
