Object Record
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Metadata
Title |
Squared Nails |
Object Name |
Nail |
Description |
Square-head nails were made from the late 1700s until about 1830. Most were machine-cut and finished off by a blacksmith who squared the heads. These 17 nails are from an old cabin near Clancy and Helena Montana and donated by Audrey Saari. |
Provenance |
Audrey Saari |
Notes |
Square-head nails were made from the late 1700s until about 1830. Most were machine-cut and finished off by a blacksmith who squared the heads. These 17 nails are from an old cabin near Clancy and Helena Montana and donated by Audrey Saari. |
Collection |
Household |
Caption |
Squared Nails |
People |
Audrey Saari |
Used |
Unknown |
Catalog Number |
2023.30.59 |
Year Range from |
1800 |
Year Range to |
1930 |
Date |
Circa 1800s |
Search Terms |
Squared Nails Cabin Clancy Montana Saari Blacksmith |
Subjects |
Squared nails |