Forged iron picket pin

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Forged iron picket pin

Entry/Object ID

57

Description

Forged iron picket pin used to tie down horses during the Civil War and after. Heavy loop on top end for tying horses.

Acquisition

Accession

79

Source or Donor

Read, Eleanor Perry

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1861 - circa 1870

Material

Metal