Name/Title
Blacksmith ToolsEntry/Object ID
2021.2.3.14Description
These assorted tools used in blacksmithing include farrier tongs, pincers, nippers, horseshoes, and hoof parers, just to name a few.Context
The blacksmith was essential to area farmers who needed iron tools and hardware made or repaired for their building and farming needs. Sometimes the village blacksmith also worked as a farrier, producing shoes for horses and replacing them as needed. However, some people specialized only as farriers, especially after industrialization and improved transportation for manufactured goods.Location
Building
Antique Barn and Nature CenterOhio State Park
Barkcamp State Park
