Framing Jig Square Chisel

Object/Artifact

Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Framing "Jig Square" Chisel

Description

Framing "jig square" chisel with a metal blade set into a wooden handle

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1790 - 1810

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1800. Is installed as part of a display along with a section of a wooden beam and another chisel. These other two components of the display are for display only and are not inventorized.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Short Leg

Dimension Description

Long Leg

Length

34 cm

Material

Wood, Metal (iron), Metal (brass), Metal (steel)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good