Gouge
- Object Name:
- Gouge
- Object ID:
- 1977.502.061
- Description:
- Gouge, medium gray stone. Shape flat rectangle with one side tapering to small, flat back end. Fairly flat with rounded edges. About third away from front, top surface becomes more depressed, then tapers toward front edge where it then sharply turns down to the slightly concave cutting edge. Cutting edge about 0.1" undercut from being straight edge. Cutting edge also flat horizontally with slightly upturned edges. Bottom surface, sharper bevel to meet cutting edge. Cutting surfaces smooth compared to rest of tool. Some white residues bottom side. Large flaked chip missing from bottom near back. Brownish residues on other outside surfaces.
- Material:
- Stone
- Dimensions:
- H-0.8 W-2.3 L-5.1 inches Weight-7.75 oz
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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