Title:
Frank DeKelver's carpenter's square
Catalog Number:
1991.98.8
Description:
Steel carpenter's square marked in inches on both sides and arms of square used to lay out a square or right angle.
Date:
circa 1900
Size:
W-12 L-24 inches
Inscription:
Fulton
Made in U.S.A
Made in U.S.A
Made:
Fulton
People:
DeKelver, Frank
KID TALK:
Although this tool is called a carpenter's square because it was used to make corners square; it also was used to lay out (mark for cutting) roof rafters and stair stringers, the sides of stairways.
Subjects:
Carpentry
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Frank DeKelver's Carpenter Square
Frank DeKelver's Carpenter Square