Name/Title
GrindstoneEntry/Object ID
1.16.162Description
Grindstone. Material: wood, metal, stone. Size: 17" W. x 38" L. x 29" H. Description: dark red wooden frame; four feet at base; metal axle attached to wooden frame with two metal brackets; axle runs through middle of large stone grindstone; wooden handled metal crank attached to one side of axle.Context
Grindstone used by Herman Wetchman before 1900. May have been used by his father. The bend shows long use in grinding mower sickles. The boy and girl power used on the handle do not show. Ernest Wetchman, Mrs. Arthur Bartels and Mrs. Arnold Brase. 1963.Cataloged By
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Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
GrindstoneNomenclature Primary Object Term
Grinder, MetalNomenclature Class
Metalworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsCreate Date
August 2, 2016Update Date
November 21, 2024