Star Bolt

Object/Artifact

-

Yosemite Climbing Museum

Name/Title

Star Bolt

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.43

Description

Star Bolt

Use

Used to attach hanger to rock

Context

John Salathe used these to attach hangers he made to ascend the routes

Collection

Yosemite Climbing Museum Permanent Collection

Category

Bolts/Hangers, Climbing Hardware

Acquisition

Accession

2025.2

Notes

acquired 1993

Made/Created

Artist

Bolt by Star Company

Manufacturer

Bolt by Star Company

Date made

circa 1946

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

tape

Dimensions

Dimension Description

entire bolt and sleeve

Width

5/8 in

Length

2-3/4 in

Material

Aluminum

Location

Location

Display Case

Exhibit Case 03

Date

December 25, 2025

Provenance

Provenance Detail

John Thune Sr.

Notes

acquired 1993

Create Date

December 25, 2025

Update Date

December 30, 2025