Grindstone

Object/Artifact

Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Grindstone

Description

Grindstone with a wooden axle set in a wooden frame likely made of spruce or fir. Frame consists of four splayed legs joined together. Is missing its handle. Is home made and quite crudely constructed.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1840 - 1860

Time Period

Mid 19th Century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

83.5 cm

Length

102 cm

Diameter

42 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter measures that of the grindstone.

Material

Stone, Wood (fir)

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Is missing the handle to operate the grindstone