Name/Title
NailEntry/Object ID
2017.024.0044Description
This is a brass nail used in shipbuilding. It is a cut nail called a Rosehead flat point nail. It is called Rosehead because of the pyramid shape on top of the nail. This nail is about 7.5 inches (200mm) long, .5 inches (10mm) wide shaft, and .75 inches (20mm) at the head.Collection
Benicia Historical Museum Collection