Artifact of the Week — March 11, 2021

Posted by on March 11, 2021
Four carpenter augers
Four carpenter augers

Four carpenter augers for use with wood, mounted on board and covered with burlap. Largest auger 14″ x 17″, smallest 13″ no handle. Measurement of entire board: 18 1/2 x 26 1/2.  Owned by James S. Smith, suveyor for Independence County 1869-1872.   Burge/Deere collection

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