George Anderson dust removal tool

Object/Artifact

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Yosemite Climbing Museum

Name/Title

George Anderson dust removal tool

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.10

Description

Dust removal tool

Use

Used to scrape granite dust out of hole

Context

Believed to have been made and used by George Anderson while drilling holes on South Face of Half Dome

Collection

Yosemite Climbing Museum Permanent Collection

Category

Bolts/Hangers
Climbing Hardware

Acquisition

Accession

2025.2

Notes

Found during Facelift approximately 2017

Made/Created

Artist

George Anderson (likely)

Date made

1875

Place

* Untyped Place

Yosemite Valley

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

slightly bent handle with chisel point at one end and hammered scoop on other

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Entire scoop

Width

5/8 in

Length

16-1/4 in

Diameter

3/8 in

Material

steel

Location

Location

Display Case

Exhibit Case 01

Date

December 25, 2025

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Unknown Volunteer

Acquisition Date

2010

Notes/Remarks

Item was cleared by National Park Service Archeologist for disposal. Ken kept.

Notes

Found during Facelift approx. 2017

Create Date

December 24, 2025

Update Date

December 31, 2025