Well worn sharpening stone (a) mounted in a box (b) made from a black of walnut. Interior has carved recess in top and bottom; stone is secured in bottom such that the top closes over stone. Top hinged with iron butt hinges. A pine board is nailed to the bottom of the box which is dadoed to fit over the rail on the outer way of lathe 1952.6055.1.
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Shaker Museum Whetstone. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=5566. Accessed on November 26, 2024
