Example a longshoreman hook used by Donald "Red Barrett
Name/Title
Longshoremen's hooks used by Donald "Red" Barrett on the Hoboken docks in the 1960's.
Entry/Object ID
2001.028.0001
Description
Longshoremen's hooks used by Donald "Red" Barrett (Hoboken resident) on the Hoboken docks in the 1960's. Ca. 4" long wood handle with 3" long metal hook. Plastic tubing around hook near shank. Two examples, a left handed and right handed one.
The small size of each hook in this set was for coffee, peppers and similarly bagged items.
A good example of work gear used by a union worker at the Hoboken docks for loading and unloading ships. Barrett, known as "Red" Barrett, was a longtime employee at the piers (as well as a photographer who documented them and the work.) He retired sometime in the 1970s.
Acquisition
Accession
2001.028
Source or Donor
Barrett, Donald
Acquisition Method
Donation
Credit Line
Gift of Donald "Red" Barrett.
Made/Created
Date made
1960 - 1972
Notes
Date: 1960-1972
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
General Notes
Note
Display Value: Excellent
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2006-04-13
