Blacksmith's Double Bellows

Name/Title

Blacksmith's Double Bellows

Description

Blacksmith's double bellows constructed with wood and leather and with its iron shaft ending in a duck's nest. The duck's nest would have projected directly into the fire box.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Blacksmith

Date made

1880 - 1920

Time Period

late 19th or early 20th century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

According to Jeff Miller (verbal communication 8/7/2023) this could date about 1880-1920.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

95.5 cm

Length

203.5 cm

Material

Wood, Leather, Metal (iron)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good