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Iron

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-26466

Description

Triangular shaped base. Handle mounted to top side. Cast iron iron.

Details

Descriptive Terms

irons (tools)
casting (process)
iron (metal)
Iron
Slip Cast
IRON

Inscription

Cast raised letters on top side of base: ""DOVER/ STAMPING/ CO/ BOSTON/ NO 8""

Associated Building

Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

B1895

Maker

Dover Stamping Company (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

5.75 x 3.75 x 4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Amelia W. Little

Accession Number

1986.1626

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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