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This auger belonged to Captain Caleb Clapp (1752-1812) of Greenfield, Massachusetts. Clapp was a soldier in the American Revolution and a well-known merchant in Greenfield. An auger is a woodworking tool that used to bore holes in wood.

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Auger

creator Unknown

date c. 1770

length (handle) 4.0"

length (overall) 6.0"

process/materials wood, metal

item type Tools/Woodworking Tools & Equipment

accession # #MH.405a

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