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Description
A steel implement with the cutting end in the form of a pyramidal point. Used in the production of the finish know as 'point work' and also in the smoothing down of rough surfaces prior to using the ax or some other tool for fine work. Points for use on hard stone and driven by the hammer have the upper end finished.
About This Item
- Title: Small Carving Point, ca. 1900
- Creation Date: circa 1900
- Subject Date: circa 1900
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Locations:
- Hall Quarry, Mount Desert, Hancock County, ME
- Media: Metal
- Object Type: Physical Object
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- Granite quarrying--Equipment and supplies
- Tools
- Stone quarrying--Maine
- Granite quarrying--Maine
- Hall Quarry (Mount Desert, Me.)
- Chisels
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Maine Granite Industry Historical Society62 Beech Hill Cross Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660
207-244-7299
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