Carpenter's Level

Object/Artifact

Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Carpenter's Level

Description

Wood and brass carpenter's level. Long hardwood plank with brass plate guard over glass level. The wood is likely walnut. Is brass bound along its edges.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Manufacturer

Stratten Brothers

Date made

1865 - 1875

Time Period

late 19th century

Place

City

Greenfield

State/Province

Massachusetts

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1870.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Transcription

"STRATTEN BROTHERS / Greenfield MASS"; "PATENTED /MAR 1870"' "F GO . . . ET"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

8.4 cm

Width

3.4 cm

Length

71 cm

Material

Metal (brass), Glass, Wood (walnut)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good