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Gauge, Marking

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/963e5a04-1d86-42e5-9fe7-623028972264
Collection
Tool Collection
Object ID
2016.007.5
Date Range
c. 1930
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Collection
Tool Collection
Description
Marking gauge with a large rectangular fence that slides on a rod with a sharpened point on the side of one end. Fence is fitted with a screw to secure it at various positions on rod.
Provenance
Maker to daughter Ruth Eppley Ganse and spouse Robert N. Ganse to son
Date Range
c. 1930
Year Range From
1920
Year Range To
1940
Made By
Eppley, William J., 1882-1973
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
People
Eppley, William J.
Subcategory
Woodworking T&E
Object Name
Gauge, Marking
Material
Steel
Height (in)
2.25
Length (in)
6.75
Width (in)
2
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-10-05
Object ID
2016.007.5
Usage
Eppley, William J., 1882-1973
Credit
Gift of Shirley Ganse
Accession Number
2016.007
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Gauge, Marking

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/43873c48-d828-4f6c-8e41-093912431266
Collection
Tool Collection
Object ID
2016.007.6
Date Range
c. 1930
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Collection
Tool Collection
Description
Marking gauge has two long squared metal rods, each with a pronounced spike end turned to side. Rods fit through two holes in a thin, flat, blade that serves as a spring to secure rods in position as they slide against each other.
Provenance
Maker to daughter Ruth Eppley Ganse and spouse Robert N. Ganse to son
Date Range
c. 1930
Year Range From
1920
Year Range To
1940
Made By
Eppley, William J., 1882-1973
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
People
Eppley, William J.
Subcategory
Woodworking T&E
Object Name
Gauge, Marking
Material
Steel
Height (in)
2
Length (in)
16
Width (in)
1
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-10-05
Condition Notes
Corrosion and light rust on most surfaces.
Object ID
2016.007.6
Usage
Eppley, William J., 1882-1973
Credit
Gift of Shirley Ganse
Accession Number
2016.007
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