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Iron staple

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-20238

Description

Cast iron staple. Three sides constructed from one piece of iron. Staple ends are uneven, as one end is broken at the tip.

Details

Descriptive Terms

staples
casting (process)
iron (metal)
Iron
Slip Cast
STAPLE

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4.25 x 15.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.3401

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