Shoe float. Float head is curved and tapered with a horizontally grooved underside and almond-shaped nose. Head tapers to shaft with a square cross-section, which is inserted into a wood handle. This joint is reinforced with a dimpled metal ferrule. Handle is hand-carved with a flat butt.
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Shaker Museum File, Float. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=22240. Accessed on October 20, 2024
