Hammer, 1900-1920

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Artifact Overview

A clock and watchmaker uses a range of tools to create and repair clocks and watches. This skilled craftsperson had many tools such as files, saws, reamers, burnishers and hammers, like this one. Among its many uses, hammers helped shape metal, harden or temper brass and rivet timepiece parts together.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Hammer (Tool)

Date Made

1900-1920

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Made in America

Object ID

00.136.267.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Steel (Alloy)
Rosewood (Wood)

Color

Brown
Gray (Color)

Dimensions

Length: 7.625 in
Width: 2.25 in