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Carter No.: 316n

Handlist description: Iron model tool with wooden handle

Card/Transcription No.: 316-3


316 (Continued) 3

316. M. Model iron tool with wooden handle L. Handle 8.3 L. blade 1.5 W. blade 0.85 cents. " N. " " " " " " 8.3 " 1.6 " 0.85 " " O. " " " " " " 6.4 " 2.3 " 0.80 " " P " " " " " " 6.7 " 1.9 " 0.78 "

The blades of these model tools are approx. 1/2 m/m in thickness and are coated with rust. A & B. are lance-shaped C & D are twisted at the point into graver form. E & F are chisel form with slight waist. G, H & I. are straight chisel form. J, K, H. are similar to E and F. Round handles M, N, O, P are short broad chisel types - their handles are flat.

Card no. 316-3 relating to Carter no. 316n
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