Name/Title
Tool, Blacksmith'sDescription
A wheel has 5 spokes and a handle that straddles the wheel, on the edge of the wheel is the numbers 0-23 in. and they are broken down into fractions of 8's: on the same side that the numbers appear on is a needle or arrow that moves.
Marks: numbers appear on the wheel "0-23"
Reference: "Museum of Early American Tools" by Eric Sloane; page 97, The traveler measured the tire (metal ring) after measuring the sheel which it must fit.
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. BogemanCollection
Leonard V. BogemanAcquisition
Accession
1984.048Source or Donor
Leonard V. BogemanAcquisition Method
DonationCreate Date
July 1, 1984Update Date
October 25, 2024