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This piece of wood is a portion of the original wood plank taken from the Joseph Smith Home, Harmony, New York. The wood had been badly eaten up by rats by 5/8 inch and split with the grain. It was taken by the architectural engineer of the restoration project from the West wall of the 2nd room of what is believed to have been Emma Smith's first bedroom. It was cut out of a larger piece of perfect wood.
It was taken from the interior of the structure and had served as a closet base board. By dry cave excavation it is estimated that the wood is now 1/16 inch to 1/8 inch of the size but is in a perfect state of preservation. It will be used to help restore some parts to restore the home to its original status.