Wood Shingles from the Stone House Roof

Name/Title

Wood Shingles from the Stone House Roof

Entry/Object ID

100391

Scope and Content

1. Wood Shingles / Clapboards: Rough-hewn wooden boards being held/demonstrated, historically used for roofing or siding. 2. Wooden Malet: Large wooden-headed hammer used in woodworking, coopering, or timber framing to strike chisels or join wood without damaging metal. 3. Antique Snowshoes: Mounted on the wall in the background. 4. Wooden Rolling Pin / Rolling Pin Mortise Tool: Cylindrical turned wood piece resting behind the mallet. 5. Metal Oil/Kerosene Can: Vintage brass/yellowish metal watering/oil pot with handle and spout. 6. Cast Iron Mortar & Pestle / Vessel: Dark iron container sitting on the left corner.