Bushhammer

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Bushhammer

Entry/Object ID

1982.35.4

Description

4-cut bush hammer head. The tool is stamped on one side with "1315 / 1903". It consists of a central holder with additional pieces of metal (teeth) inserted into the ends and secured with large bolts and nuts (three now missing).

Context

Used by Vincent Illuzzi in Barre, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1982.35

Source or Donor

Illuzzi, Vincent (1920-2013)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1930

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

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

3 in

Depth

2-3/4 in

Length

6-1/2 in

Material

Iron

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Illuzzi, Vincent (1920-2013)

Related Places

Place

City

Barre City

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America