Anvil
Name/Title
AnvilEntry/Object ID
2025.2.142Description
Anvil found and used by Jerry GallwasUse
used to make all the pitons Gallwas used on his First Ascent of NW Face of Half Dome in 1957 with Mike Sherrick and Royal RobbinsContext
At age 16 Jerry Gallwas found this in a mining cabin while hiking in the desert. They took turns carrying it out. It is quite heavy, likely over 100 lbs.Collection
Yosemite Climbing Museum Permanent CollectionCategory
Blacksmith tools