Hammer

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Collection Type

Tools and equipment

Date

1920-1950

GUSN

GUSN-51277

Description

Part of group of tools inside box (.14). Shaped wood handle w/ silver-tone head w/ waisted octagonal tip.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hammers (tools)
ash (wood)
steel (alloy)
Ash
Steel
HAMMER

Inscription

Incised and stamped: Incised: ""VAUGN/ AND/ BUSHNELL/ MFg. Co/ CHICAGO. USA"" Stamped: ""VB/ CHICAGO"" inside symbol of bird.

Associated Building

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

Maker

Vaugn and Bushnell Mfg. Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Chicago, IL, USA

Dimensions

13 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Amelia W. Little

Accession Number

1986.1162.2

Places

Illinois (United States)

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