Stanley Chisel

Object/Artifact

-

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Stanley Chisel

Entry/Object ID

2011.509

Description

A large, metal chisel with an oblong, tapered wooden handle.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Stanley Rule & Level Company

Date made

circa 1911 - circa 1942

Time Period

20th Century

Edition

No. 50 "Everlasting"

Notes

While there is nothing on the chisel to indicate this model, it appears very similar to this model, based upon visual online research. The dates are derived from the manufacture dates of this particular model.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Top of blade

Transcription

STANLEY

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Type

Makers Mark

Location

On top metal portion of the handle

Transcription

STANLEY [unintelligible] NH

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Notes

There is more etched under the "Stanley," but it has worn away and is very difficult to make out. The NH does not appear inherent to the chisel, and could have been added later?

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Chisel

Nomenclature Class

Multiple Use T&E for Materials

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Object Number

Other Number

908

Dimensions

Width

1-1/8 in

Length

8-1/4 in

Material

Metal, Wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Exhibitions

The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 1
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 2
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 3