Antique Toolbox: August Mystery Tool

Can you guess the August mystery tool?

Hereโ€™s the August Mystery Toolโ€”can you figure out what it was used for? For reference, it measures 25.75 inches long by 3.875 inches wide.

A black iron tool with a long handle and a rectangular base, featuring two round holes, alongside a color-coded measuring device with blue and green segments.

If you think you know what it is, share your guess using the contact form below. Include your full name and the town where you live. Submissions are due by Monday, August 25, 2025. The correct answer will be revealed on Monday, September 1. Good luck!


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For information, visit landisvalleymuseum.org.


Answer to Julyโ€™s Mystery Tool Revealed!

Jennifer Royer, curator at the Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, has identified the object as an iron seam cutter with a turned wooden handle, traditionally used in leatherworking. This specialized tool measures approximately 10 inches tall, 12 inches wide, and 3 inches deep.

An old agricultural tool with a leather headband and iron components, resting on a wooden surface. It features a measuring scale beside it for reference.
July Mystery Tool

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