Tool, Blacksmith's

Name/Title

Tool, Blacksmith's

Description

Pair of hand forged tongs handles are 2 iron rods 3/8" diameter that have been forged welded to 2 pieces of iron that have been curved to make the jaws of the tongs; operate by pivoting on a rivet. Ira Isley (1856-1930) was a blacksmith in Mt. Auburn, IN and according to donor this tool was used in his ship. 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

October 25, 2024