Name/Title
Pyromania carving tool of the Krueger familyEntry/Object ID
1993.2.10Description
Acc. No. 93.2.10
Subject Category: Decorative arts, Tools
Date or Period: Unknown
Object: Tool, carving
Description: Oblong pointed tool with wood or cork center grip.
Size: L-7 inches.
History of Object: Tool used for burning & carving designs on wooden boxes, picture frames, etc. Called "pyromania," it was an art form popular in the late 1890's and early 1900's. Tool owned by the Krueger family, old-time residents of Alameda.
Acquired from: Fred W. Krueger
Date: 1-23-1993