Shoe Maker's Steel Hammer with a wooden handle probably made of hickory. Steel facing on wrought iron shank. Entire handle painted gray. Hand forged iron body.
Made/Created
Artist
American, unknown
Date made
1790 - 1820
Time Period
late 18th-early 19th centuries
Place
Region
Northeast
Continent
North America
Notes
3 x 5 inventory card cites a dating early in the 19th century. Jeff Miller (verbal communication 9/18/2023) thinks this could date from the late 18th century.