Tool, Blacksmith's

Name/Title

Tool, Blacksmith's

Description

Object made in two pieces; wood handle made from 1-5/16" x 1-1/8" board, butt end of handle still squared although end has been rounded and in front of butt section wood has been rounded and tapered; at spot where hook comes through wood is squared again and terminated in a beveled nose; hook is piece of metal with at least 6 holes drilled in one end, hook fits through slot in wood and nut runs through wood metal and out other piece of wood where secured by a nut. Ira Isley was blacksmith at Mt. Auburn. IN and according to donor he made this item to help move logs and building timers. See also Neg. N-689

Collection

Garnet H. Isley

Acquisition

Accession

1985.027

Source or Donor

Garnet H. Isley

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Place

County

Shelby County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Notes

Date: 1856-1930 Made: Ira Isley

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jun 26, 2001

Create Date

June 26, 2001

Update Date

August 20, 2024