Tool, Blacksmith's

Name/Title

Tool, Blacksmith's

Description

Anvil, bullet -shaped, has a smooth, flat surface to shape metal. Also has a place on the side that is used to put the "lip" on a horse shoe. Wood log - 2 metal strips - 2 in. wode and 9 1n long bent into an "L" shape and fastened to the log on both sides and holes so it can be fastened to the floor. On top where anvil sets is 2 pieces of wood cut out so to fit up against anvil to hold it in place. 1984.048.130 and 130A Special Function: Mr. Bogeman was born July 30, 1895 and started smithing at age 16 as an apprentice for John Miller. Mr. Bogeman died Jan. 22, 1988.

Use

Used by Leonard V. Bogeman

Collection

Leonard V. Bogeman

Acquisition

Accession

1984.048

Source or Donor

Leonard V. Bogeman

Acquisition Method

Donation

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 1, 1984

Create Date

July 1, 1984

Update Date

October 25, 2024