Shave, Heel

Heel shave, Sabbathday Lake, ME

Object ID:
1957.9169.1
Community:
Maine, Sabbathday Lake
Description

Heel shave.The heel shave has a wave-like shape with a handle at each end and a central blade and a brass guard. The height of the handles' sides are tapered and round upward. The middle of the handle is left open. The other handle is covered with a piece of leather, which is sewn down the center, possible because the center of the handles are open. The ends of the handles are rounded. There are four screws in the handle to keep the blade and guard in place. The brass guard is comprised of two parts.

Maine Sabbathday Lake

Maine Sabbathday Lake

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Shaker Museum Shave, Heel. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=6310. Accessed on November 26, 2024

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