Tool, Tanning

Name/Title

Tool, Tanning

Description

A wooden-handled tool, on one end the handle is "t" shaped the other is an extension of the metal part; the horizontal handle has a metal ring at its base; the centerpiece is composed of two pieces which are fastened by six screws; the center piece holds two metal detachable blades; blades are on opposite sides of center shaft; handles secured to tool by flattened metal tines; This is one of a set of six tools which accordint to lod records were used by Thomas Clasrk of Jackson Twp. Shelby County 1832-1889.

Collection

Found In Collection

Acquisition

Accession

1982.009

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Oct 2, 2000

Create Date

October 2, 2000

Update Date

April 13, 2024