Name/Title
Tool, Blacksmith'sDescription
horse shoe shaped, but in the middle of the shoe is a gauge that measures 0-65 counting by 5's on the side of this is a piece of metal that when it is moved so dows the gauge. Used to give the right angle on horse shoes for a race horse, the two front shoes must be on the same angle as must the two back.the hore's hoof set on the smooth side and the piece of lose metal layed againest the top of the hoof. (picture by hand)Collection
Leonard V. BogemanAcquisition
Accession
1984.048Source or Donor
Leonard V. BogemanAcquisition Method
DonationMaintenance
Maintenance History
Date
Mar 19, 2001Notes
Mr. Bogeman was born July 30, 1895 and started smithing at age 16 as an apprentice for John Miller. Mr. Bogeman died Jan. 22, 1988Create Date
March 19, 2001Update Date
October 25, 2024