Pricking iron, Canterbury, NH

Object ID:

1961.13178.5

Community:

New Hampshire, Canterbury

Description

Pricking iron. Rectangular blade with eight wide teeth set approximately 1/4" apart, giving it a rake-like appearance. Teeth have varying heights and show different degrees of wear. Handle is notched to fit steel ferrule flush with rest of handle. Handle is carved round and grows in diameter to a bulbous butt. There are three sets of turn lines in a three-two-three sequence.

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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