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Can you guess the March mystery tool?
Here’s the March Mystery Tool—can you figure out what it was used for? For reference, the object is 5.75 inches long and 5.5 inches wide.
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, March 27, 2026. The correct answer will be revealed on Wednesday, April 1st. Good luck!
Submission Form
Thank you for your response. ✨
For information, visit landisvalleymuseum.org.
Answer to the February Mystery Tool Revealed!
Jennifer Royer, museum curator at Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, says that this is a leather web stretcher. It consists of 2 parallel “fish-shaped” end plates, a drum for winding the leather strap, 3 guide rods, a ratchet and pawl for maintaining tension on the drum, and a knob for turning the drum.
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