Gouge
- Object Name:
- Gouge
- Object ID:
- 1977.502.049
- Description:
- Gouge, tan and gray stone. Shape long tapering rectangle. Cross section slightly more than hemispherical. Longitudinal, shallow groove along top surface that becomes deeper and wider at front. Near front, top surface turns downwards to curved cutting edge. From side, bottom has slightly upward curved surface to chipped and rounded back end. Rib along bottom surface from center to near back. From near center forward, surfaces curve upward slightly, then become sharper upward curves near cutting edge. Surfaces in front, 2.5" of left, quite smooth compared to rest of tool. Smooth surface allows view of layering of tan and black stone.
- Material:
- Stone
- Dimensions:
- H-1.4 W-1.8 L-9.2 inches Weight-18.95 oz
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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