Contributed by Davistown Museum
Description
Another fine production of the Billings clan - this one is by the Augusta drawknife maker, first name and date of the manufacturer are not yet available.
Size: 12 1/2" long, 4 3/4" wide cutting edge, 14 1/2" beveled steel handle, 4 3/4" long turned wood handle.
Signed: "BILLINGS AUGUSTA".
A light slick used for making clapboards. It is intended for splitting rather than cutting therefore does not have a sharp edge. The crossbar handle facilitates twisting motion required for completing the split.
About This Item
- Title: Clapboard Slick, ca. 1850
- Creator: Billings
- Creation Date: circa 1850
- Subject Date: circa 1850
- Location: Augusta, Kennebeck County, ME
- Media: Cast steel, wood
- Local Code: 52403T3
- Collection: Maine Made Tool Table-Maritime IV
- Object Type: Physical Object
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