Anvil

Name/Title

Anvil

Description

Small anvil; flat base 3-3/4" x 5-5/8"; center column is approx 2" high x 5-1/4" long x 5/8" thick; top of anvil has horn at front, work surface in middle and behind work surface are 2 holes; square hole probably for hardies, unsure about round hole. "ISI" is stamped in 4 places on body of anvil. Used by Ira Isley 1856-1930. Ira Isley was a blacksmith in Mt. Auburn late 19th early 30th century; he made this anvil frompiece of railroad "T" track.

Collection

Garnet Isley

Acquisition

Accession

1988.028

Source or Donor

Garnet Isley

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Date made

1912

Place

County

Shelby County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Notes

Early Date: 1912 Made: Ira isley

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Mar 1, 2002

Create Date

March 1, 2002

Update Date

October 25, 2024