Contributed by Davistown Museum
Description
Drawknife from Cherryfield, Maine
Size: 15 3/4 L, with a 10 1/4 blade
Signed: G. B. RICKER, CHERRYFIELD"
A wood-cutting knife with two side handles, used to cut while being drawn toward the user.
About This Item
- Title: Drawknife, ca. 1850
- Creator: R. Ricker
- Creation Date: circa 1850
- Subject Date: circa 1850
- Location: Cherryfield, Washington County, ME
- Media: Weld steel, wood
- Local Code: 62504T1
- Collection: Maine Made Tool Table-Maritime IV
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Davistown MuseumPO Box 346, 58 Main Street #4, Liberty, ME 04949
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