Swage block, North Family, Mount Lebanon, NY

Object ID:

1950.3075.1

Community:

New York, Mount Lebanon

Description

Iron swage block with square shaft on bottom to fit into opening on anvil. Top of swage has an arrow point-shaped recess at one edge. Post has been pounded on, causing it to mushroom.

New York Mount Lebanon North Family

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