Name/Title
HammerDescription
Tool comprised of wooden handle which tapers toward the head; the head is attached by forced fit, nails being used to expand handle; handle is hand-carved; iron head shaped like a doughnut;
According to old records, this rock hammer was used by convicts in early 1880's at the Kentucky State Prison.Collection
Found In CollectionAcquisition
Accession
1982.009Acquisition Method
Found in CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1880Notes
Early Date: 1880Create Date
October 9, 2000Update Date
February 23, 2001