Gouge
- Object Name:
- Gouge
- Object ID:
- 1977.502.047
- Description:
- Gouge, medium gray stone. Shape long, tapering rectangle with semi-circular cross section. Rounded longitudinal groove along top surface. Edge of groove at front turns down to cutting edge. On bottom surface, edge turns up slightly at front to cutting surface. From side, bottom edge tapers upwards to both front and rear. Back rounded, slight horizontal edge on it with chip missing on bottom. Front cutting edge worn on right side. Rounded, worn section on left top edge near back. Some darker residues on mottled surfaces of tool, particularly on outside surface. At front, area near cutting edge, much smoother than rest of tool.
- Material:
- Stone
- Dimensions:
- H-1.3 W-1.6 L-6.6 inches Weight-9.45 oz
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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