Bushhammer

Object/Artifact

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Vermont Historical Society

Hand bush hammer used in granite industry

Name/Title

Bushhammer

Entry/Object ID

2011.37.85

Description

Iron and wood bush hammer. The worn wooden handle passes through the metal square face toothed head. Four square nuts and bolts are fastened on either end of the head.

Use

This heavy hand bush hammer was used in the Barre granite industry.

Acquisition

Accession

2011.37

Source or Donor

Best, Clarice Bianchi Cella, Cella, Patricia

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Bushhammer

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Hammer, Stone

Nomenclature Class

Masonry & Stoneworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Height

17 in

Width

6-1/8 in

Depth

2-3/4 in

Material

Iron, Wood

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Bianchi, Remo J. (1903-1974)