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Admiral Digby Museum
Chisel, Turning
Accession number: 2003.29.3
Category: Woodworking T&E
Date: 1841 – 1917
Materials: Wood; Metal
Measurements: 42 cm L
Narrative: Used between 1841-1917, Appraised Requested and completed. Mr. Keen used to be a cabinet makers and wheelright.
Description:
wooden handle with a metal chisel inserted in one end;
History of Use:
Used by cabinet maker, Edward Keen (1841-1917) and his son George (1879-1947). Edward and his wife Jane (1847-1930) resided on Charleton Street, Digby, Nova Scotia. His workshop was located on the property.
Donor, Chester Keen, was the grandson of Edward and the son of George Keen.
Manufacturer: George Keen
