Tool, Blacksmith's

Object/Artifact

Grover Center: Museum & Historical Society

Name/Title

Tool, Blacksmith's

Description

Hammer like object, has no handle, striking part is 4 1/2" long and round and was used to make a 11/16" hole. Used to punch holes in metal, round end was layed on metal, held in place by handle and struck with a sledge hammer. something "USA"

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 20, 2001

Notes

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

Create Date

March 20, 2001

Update Date

October 25, 2024