Nan,
It sounds like the item you described could possibly be a file. The knobs
serving as handles.
Jay Cohen
In a message dated 7/7/2011 8:50:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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Hi all
We have recovered a rusted (naturally!) piece of iron from Seneca
Village (ca 1825-1855). It has tiny serrations along one side and
looks almost like a barette in shape, only heavier; 2 long parallel
edges (1/2 to 3/4" in width) with heavier knob-like attachments at
each end.
Any thoughts as to what it could be?
thanks a lot
Nan A. Rothschild
Director of Museum Studies
Columbia University
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Research Professor
Barnard College
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