Cotswold Forge
THF11320 / Cotswold Forge
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Artifact Overview
This forge belonged to the Stanley family, who were the blacksmiths in the Cotswold village of Snowshill from before 1795. The business passed between family members until it ceased operation in 1909 with the death of Charles Stanley. Blacksmiths made tools and hardware from iron. At the time of the shop's closing, most work was repair of factory-made items.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Forge shop
Date Made
1600-1630
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Built by the Stanley family in Snowshill, England near Cotswold.
Location
at Greenfield Village in Porches and Parlors District
Object ID
30.2000.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Stone (Worked rock)
Wood (Plant material)
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