Mast shave, Warren, ca. 1856
Contributed by Davistown Museum
Item 15628
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A mastshave is a large and heavy variety of the Carpenter's Drawing knife with a straight, flat blade used for trimming masts and spars.
James Mallet, who made this shave, worked in Warren from 1856-1871.
It is signed MALLET CAST STEEL WARRANTED WARREN ME
Size: 22 1/2 long, 15 3/4 blade.
Other Information
- Title: Mast shave, Warren, ca. 1856
- Creator: Mallet, James
- Creation Date: circa 1856
- Subject Date: circa 1856
- Town: Warren
- County: Knox
- State: ME
- Media: Cast steel, wood and brass
- Local Code: 72801T1
- Collection: Maine Made Tool Table-MIV
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Davistown Museum
PO Box 346, 58 Main Street #4, Liberty, ME 04949
(207) 288-5126
http://www.davistownmuseum.org
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LC Subject Headings
Shipbuilding industry--Equipment & supplies
Drawknives--Maine--Warren
Tools--Maine--Warren
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J. Mallet
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mast shave
shipbuilding tools
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