Pricking iron, Canterbury, NH

Object ID:

1961.13178.2

Community:

New Hampshire, Canterbury

Description

Pricking iron. Rectangular blade with 18 teeth, which hangs over handle 9/16". Blade is fit into notch on handle and nailed in place. Where the blade is secured the handle is flat, but round on opposite face. Grip is turned and grows in diameter to a bulbous butt with three turn lines. Handle is light in color with a clear coat.

Notes

One of a group of leather-working tools originally stored in box 1961.13178.1.

New Hampshire Canterbury Church Family

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