Chest, Carpentry Tool

 
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Chest, Carpentry Tool
Tool Chest
Tool Chest

Chest, Carpentry Tool

Object number1986.028.12
Date1864
MediumWood, Leather, Copper, Brass
Dimensions22 1/2 x 42 1/2 x 23 in. (57.2 x 108 x 58.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionGreen and tan painted wood tool chest filled with various carpentry tools. Copper and iron corner braces. Iron handles with raised embellishment on plates. Lid is covered in sheet metal and has leather handle and double lock. Sliding hinge on left side of lid. Paint has faded and exterior panels were left unpainted. Chest has been divided into 8 units to facilitate accessioning:
1. Lid of tool chest and key
2. Interior lid of tool chest
3. Tray with brass handle
4. Tray with saws
5. Tray (middle layer)
6. Tray (bottom layer)
7. Tray (bottom layer)
8. Loose tools on bottom
Status
Not on view