Oilshale carving
code: LVSAV1987.024
Collection code:
LVSAV1987.024
File type:
Museum objects
Collection:
Topics:
Shale Carvings
Description
Model of the "Holy Bible" carved from Oakbank shale, inscribed "sample of Oakbank shale presented to W. Preston by John McCabe, 7 Febr. 1902".
The best quality oilshales have are dense, even grained with a natural polish and could be carved with a pocket-knife. Many shale workers carved novelties from shale during their spare time