Foot-treadle operated grindstone, Hancock, MA

Object ID:

1959.11153.1

Community:

Massachusetts, Hancock

Description

Grindstone. Rectangular plank frame with two boards for feet. Trough, between ends, above which sides lap-jointed. Iron brackets on sides with metal rod through, painted black. At center of rod is circular grindstone. Foot treadle attached to one side of wheel. On inside ends two sheet metal pieces. Shelf extending from one side above grindstone. On shelf is a galvanized metal pail with a spigot and handle.

Massachusetts Hancock

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