Branding iron

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Branding iron

Entry/Object ID

MP.93.177

Description

Branding iron with loop around top to form a handle branches off at bottom to hold brand; brand contains letters "W" and "J".

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

18-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 18 1/2 in. (47 cm)

Material

Iron

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Branding iron rusty. Brand itself loose from the handle.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Kitchen