Tool, Blacksmith's

Object/Artifact

Grover Center: Museum & Historical Society

Name/Title

Tool, Blacksmith's

Description

a stair step looking edge on two sides; on opposite end is a protrusion that is square and has a sleeve on it; Was used to make wagon or buggy wheels out of channel iron. This piece works with No,. 1984.048.004; protrusinon fits down in anvil, channel iron layed on it, top part (Hammer) layed on iron and then hit with a sledge.

Use

above

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

Mar 15, 2001

Notes

Mr. Bogeman was born July 30, 1895 and started smithing at age 16 as an apprentice for John Miller.

Create Date

March 15, 2001

Update Date

October 25, 2024