  Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Creator(s): Brades Co. Date: 1820 - Description: An implement for splitting wooden shingles to roof homes in the early settlers days. The splitter was also known as a "frow" or a "froe" The tool was held upright with the blade against the wooden block, and the back of the blade struck with a mallet. Format: Realia Object: shingle roofs Titles: Shingle Splitter Subjects: roofs Institution: Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum Object number: GSM_00212 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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