Hammer

Object/Artifact

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East Tennessee Historical Society

Name/Title

Hammer

Entry/Object ID

2017.34.1.8

Description

Cobbler's hammer, two piece consisting of manufactured metal (probably American cast steel)* head stamped with number "10" on one side with inset tapered wood handle handmade by craftsman/probably owner William Barlow Murphy*, 10 1/2"h x 3 1/4"w x ?"d, 1890-1910*. Handle duplicates that on hammer I-2. *per ETHS Collections Committee member/tool expert Buford Blanton, 10/10/2017. Formerly H-2

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Murphy, William Barlow (assumed)

Date made

1890 - 1910

Dimensions

Height

10-1/2 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Frame Size: 17.25"h x 15.125"w Image Size: 13.25"h x 11"w sight line