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These shears could have been used for hedge cutting or lawn edging. One handle is missing.

These shears could have been used for cutting grass or edging lawns. The slanted cutting blades allowed the user to edge without stooping.

These shears could have been used for cutting grass or edging lawns. The slanted cutting blades allowed the user to edge without stooping.

Gilson’s deed of purchase for Barrytown nursery, 1874. (2 of 2)

Gilson’s deed of purchase for Barrytown nursery, 1874. (1 of 2)

"This Indenture made this 21th day of May A.D. 1874,
Between . . . the heirs at law of Sarah Martin . . . and
Alexander Gilson . . . in consideration of Two Thousand
Dollars…

Machetes were versatile tools possibly used at Montgomery Place for cutting cane and fodder, cutting wood, clearing plant growth and chopping compost.