Name/Title
Splint GaugeEntry/Object ID
L2024.3.47Description
Shaped wooden form, square at end and tapering to a round handle at the other. Square end has twelve, small metal teeth embedded in the face of the form. The sides of the square end have low-relied floral carvings, probably depicting roses. The flat portion of the square end, opposite the teeth, has a low-relief (or chip) carving of a rose on stem with leaves. The stem descends part-way down the handle. Chip-carved, geometric forms are found on either side of the shoulder.Use
Gauge used for measuring and marking ash splints for basket makingAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Abenaki Cultural ConservancyMade/Created
Date made
circa 1900Place
State/Province
MaineCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
GaugeNomenclature Class
Weights & Measures T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology