Carpenter's Square

Date1809

Maker H.C.

Maker S.C.

OriginAmerica

MediumIron, steel

DimensionsOL: 24"; OW: 18"

Credit LineGift of Robert E. Bernard

Object number2006-80

DescriptionCarpenter's square of iron with unequal legs forming a right angle.
InscribedMarked with 1/4, 1/2 and 1 inch graduations with engraved & punched lines, dots & arabic numerals
Markings"H.C." and "S.C." and dated 1809.

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