Can you guess the October mystery tool?
Here’s the October Mystery Tool—can you figure out what it was used for? For reference, the object measures 7.75 inches in length.
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 Friday, October 31, 2025. The correct answer will be revealed on Saturday, November 1. Good luck!
Submission Form
For information, visit landisvalleymuseum.org.
Answer to the September Mystery Tool Revealed!
Jennifer Royer, museum curator at Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, notes that this is a pattern for a bottle mold. A 43″ long x 3/4″ wide leather strap was attached around the neck with a strip of leather and nails to form a carrying strap. Neck is 1 3/4″ long, followed by a ring in the pattern. A groove is engraved in the ring.
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