Shoe Maker's Hammer

Name/Title

Shoe Maker's Hammer

Description

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.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

12 cm

Length

29 cm

Dimension Notes

Width measures the metal head.

Materials

Material

Metal (Wrought iron), Metal (steel), Wood, Paint

Material Notes

Wooden handle is likely made of hickory.

Color

Gray

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair