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Wood chisel & handle in two pieces (Artifact 3). Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3MP52WZ
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Wood chisel & handle in two pieces (Artifact 3). 1830-1998. New Brunswick Free Public Library. RUcore: https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3MP52WZ

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TitleWood chisel & handle in two
pieces (Artifact 3)
NameSchkrutz, Eric (Photographer), New Brunswick Free Public Library
Date Created1830-1998
Subjectarchaeology, excavations, New Brunswick (N.J.)
DescriptionIn order to construct and maintain a canal many laborers were needed to work on the many areas of the
canal. Artifact 3 is a wood workers chisel with a wooden handle. It was one of the many tools used by wood workers to shape the wood and timbers of
canal parts. These chisels might have also have been used by boatmen to craft new canal going vessel.
NoteIn 1998, the New Brunswick Free Public Library accepted 31 artifacts that were recovered from the Delaware & Raritan Canal outlet lock and towpath. Currently they are are on permanent display in the Henry Guest House which is on the library grounds. The various artifacts are organized into six different categories: Tools; Pieces of Canal; Milk Bottles; Mule Shoes; Workers Personal Objects; and Bones. As a part of the inventory, each artifact is listed with a label (Item no., Title, Description, and Date Accepted), an expanded description, and a photograph(s). These objects are a portion of the Delaware and Raritan Canal Collection of the NBFPL Archives. The larger collection includes pictures, articles, and documents about the canal and its history. Access is available by appointment at the library.
GenreArtifacts
Time PeriodExpansion and Reform (1801-1861), The Industrial Revolution (1870-1900)
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3MP52WZ
CollectionDelaware and Raritan Canal Artifacts
Organization NameNew Brunswick Free Public Library
RightsThis resource may be copyright protected. You may make use of this resource, with proper attribution, for educational and other non-commercial uses only. Contact the contributing organization to obtain permission for reproduction, publication, and commercial use.