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Stencil

Title:
S.L.
Object Name:
Stencil
Object ID:
1992.066.03
Date:
circa 1750
Description:
Stencil, cardboard, with cut-out letters, "S.L." Letters are 2.75" high. Said to have been used by Samuel Lane (1718-1806) of Stratham, NH.
Material:
Paper
Cardboard
Dimensions:
H-6 W-9.5 inches
Provenance:
Came with brass protractor dated 1747 and set of six drafting tools used by Samuel Lane (1718-1806) of Stratham, NH, a tanner, shoemaker, and surveyor by trade. His papers, including diary, are at NHHS. His surveying equipment (1992.040), globe (1925.010.02), and two leather money pouches (1994..510.02-03) are also at NHHS.
Credit Line:
Gift of Priscilla M. Tapley
Subjects:
Stencils
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