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Drill, Star

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/f41aafa5-12e5-4f4d-a3b1-823890428031
Collection
Tool Collection
Object ID
2016.007.10
Date Range
c. 1930
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Collection
Tool Collection
Description
Long, thin length of octagonal bar with striking head at one end and other end with four-fluted, slightly enlarged tip. Known for making holes in masonry by hand.
Marked "BALTIMORE 3/?". along side.
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
Need to Classify
Object Name
Drill, Star
Material
Steel
Length (in)
11.5
Diameter (in)
0.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-10-05
Condition Notes
Sufaces darkened with much pitting and corrosion, many scars and significant bending along length. Head is well flattened by hammer.
Object ID
2016.007.10
Usage
Eppley, William J., 1882-1973
Credit
Gift of Shirley Ganse
Accession Number
2016.007
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Drill, Star

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/79529c66-edf6-4bbc-bd71-167267862232
Collection
Tool Collection
Object ID
2016.007.11
Date Range
c. 1930
More detail
Collection
Tool Collection
Description
Long, thin length of octagonal bar with striking head at one end and other end with four-fluted, slightly enlarged tip. Known for making holes in masonry by hand.
Marked "BALTIMORE 3/?". along side.
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
Need to Classify
Object Name
Drill, Star
Material
Steel
Length (in)
11.825
Diameter (in)
0.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-10-05
Condition Notes
Sufaces darkened with some pitting and corrosion, many gashes and scars and significant bending along length. Head is well flattened by hammer.
Object ID
2016.007.11
Usage
Eppley, William J., 1882-1973
Credit
Gift of Shirley Ganse
Accession Number
2016.007
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Tool, Metalworking

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2ba9caf7-5911-47b5-85b5-411855494539
Collection
Tool Collection
Title
Lead Dressing Stick
Object ID
2016.007.2
Date Range
c. 1930
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Collection
Tool Collection
Title
Lead Dressing Stick
Description
Lignum vitae lead-dressing stick. odd shaped heavy wooden tool has flat bottom, flat front end and long round handle on opposite end. Dark lignum vitae wood, natural finish with white paint at various places on handle.
Lead dressing stick is used to "dress" or shape, flatten, and smooth sheet lead.
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
Storage Cabinet
Unit 09
People
Eppley, William J.
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Tool, Metalworking
Oither Names
Lead Dressing Stick
Material
Lignum Vitae Wood
Height (in)
2.25
Length (in)
13.5
Width (in)
2.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-06-30
Condition Notes
Well used and finish worn, with darkening, dents, abrasions.
Object ID
2016.007.2
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Usage
Eppley, William J., 1882-1973
Credit
Gift of Shirley Ganse
Accession Number
2016.007
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