Rock Pick

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Rock Pick

Entry/Object ID

2025.8.25

Description

Steel rock pick with a stacked leather grip made by Estwing Manufacturing Company. Estwing was founded in 1923 and is known for its one-piece, solid steel forged tools and iconic stacked leather grip. The style puts this piece in the 1950s or shortly before.

Location

Location

Display Case

FS-19

Room

Frieda Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Exhibit

Moved By

Jillian Mather Kettley

Date

August 30, 2025

Notes

Location and accession # added while cleaning