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Can you guess the June mystery tool?
Here’s the June Mystery Tool. Can you figure out what it was used for? The object is 17 inches tall, 18.5 inches wide, and 6.5 inches thick.
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, June 26, 2026. The correct answer will be revealed on Wednesday, July 1st. Good luck!
Submission Form
Thank you for your response. ✨
For information, visit landisvalleymuseum.org.
Answer to the May Mystery Tool Revealed!
Jennifer Royer, curator at Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, says these are stones used to grind pigments into a fine powder for paint colors. Both stones a light gray marble. The bottom slab is called a Paint Stone. The round conical stone (flat bottom) is a Mulling Stone.
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