Landis Valley Antique Toolbox: July Mystery Tool

Can you guess the July mystery tool?

Hereโ€™s the July Mystery Tool. Can you figure out what it was used for? The object is 12.5 inches long.

A curved metal tool placed on a wooden surface next to a measuring scale marked with numbers, with the Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum logo in the corner.
July Mystery Tool

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, July 31, 2026. The correct answer will be revealed on Saturday, August 1st. Good luck!


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For information, visit landisvalleymuseum.org.


Answer to the June Mystery Tool Revealed!

Jennifer Royer, curator atย Landisย Valleyย Village and Farm Museum, says that this is a timber dolly.ย It has a wooden frame holding a log on a metal rod in the center.ย  It could be used to roll lumber and other objects.

An antique wooden rolling pin on a sturdy wooden frame, showing signs of wear and age, placed on a wooden surface.
June Mystery Tool

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