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Object NameSlitting File

Made FromWood, Iron

Date1880-1920

TechniqueDrawn, Coated

SizeOverall L: 24.8 cm; Blade W: 1.7 cm; Handle Diam (max): 2.15 cm

Accession Number79.7.14 M

Curatorial Area(s)

Science and Technology
Modern

Place Made

Germany

Physical DescriptionWood, iron; drawn, coated. Long iron screwhead or slitting file with beveled edges on both sides of a long rectangular blade, forming a diamond-shape in cross-section. Incised file lines form a "V" pattern, with the "V"-point towards the handle. Rounded wooden handle, with a narrow "neck" and a finely incised cut around the lower end; probably lathe-made.
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