Whetstone

Object/Artifact

(a) slate whetstone with rounded ends (b) rectangular pine stand with hard ground depression; "Miles Standish whetstone March 14, 45 dug from the ashes of his burnt house by S. Stetson, Duxbury. The shears found at the same & place. Presented to Old Colony Hist. Society 1854 Dec." written onto sides of stand

1854.5a-b

1620 - 1656

Whetstone

Sharpener, Metal

Metalworking T&E

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

whetstones

PEOPLE: Capt. Myles Standish

Duxbury

SUBJECTS: Buildings

Slate, pine