Framing Chisel

Framing Chisel

Framing Chisel

Name/Title

Framing Chisel

Entry/Object ID

1965.3.6

Description

Large Framing Chisel with a tang handle that fits into the blade.

Use

A framing chisel is designed to used with a hammer to make deep cuts in timber for framing buildings.

Collection

Irvin B. Miller Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

T. H. Witherby

Role

Manufacturer

Date made

1829 - 1869

Time Period

19th Century

Place

City

Millbury

State

Massachusetts

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall Dimensions

Height

1-3/4 in

Width

1-5/8 in

Length

16 in

Dimension Description

Blade

Height

1-5/8 in

Width

1/8 in

Length

3-3/8 in

Color

Brown, Gray

Create Date

March 2, 2024

Update Date

March 5, 2024