Whetstone

Object/Artifact

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Whetstone

Entry/Object ID

2011.556

Description

A rectangular whetstone inside of a wooden box. The whetstone is attached to the base of the box, with a removable wooden lid. There is one leather strap attached to the base, with two leather straps attached to the lid.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

[email protected]

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century, 20th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Whetstone

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sharpener, Metal

Nomenclature Class

Metalworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Object Number

Other Number

796

Dimensions

Width

2-7/8 in

Depth

2 in

Length

9-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Measurements taken while box is closed.

Material

Wood, Metal, Leather

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair