F. P. F. TEMPLE BRANDING IRON

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

F. P. F. TEMPLE BRANDING IRON

Entry/Object ID

2005.59.1.1

Description

F. P. F. TEMPLE BRANDING IRON, ca. 1850s. A wrought iron brand with a design of a "P" and a diamond shape next to the letter. There is a small ring of iron rung around the shaft of the iron. The handle is made out of wood. The branding iron has some abrasions overall as well as significant rust to the iron itself. It is in fair condition.

Lexicon

Search Terms

Cattle--Marking--Los Angeles County (Calif.), Cattle brands--Los Angeles County (Calif.)

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Branding irons