Auger
1980.1465.2
from the collection of
Creation Date
1860 – 1870Dimensions
36.83 cm. W x 45.72 cm. L Item (Overall)
Description
Carpenter's auger. Used to drill holes. The wood handle is 14.5" and the bit is 18" long. It makes a hole 1.5" in diameter.This tool belonged to Lorentz Giskaas, carpenter and blacksmith who had a shop in White Bear Lake Township in the 1860's.
Related People and Organizations
Mitling, Lawrence
Giskaas, Lorentz
Hustad, Tegner