Wrought iron grapple or hook, used to catch or grab an object, usually from a well. Short shaft with four J-shaped hooks, tapered and pointed ends. Loop at top of shaft for hanging, with attached oval loop. No mark. Some rust spots.
Wrought iron grapple or hook, used to catch or grab an object, usually from a well. Short shaft with four J-shaped hooks, tapered and pointed ends. Loop at top of shaft for hanging, with attached oval loop. No mark. Some rust spots.
Date Made: ca 1740-1820
Location: Currently not on view
Place Made: MexicoPurchased: Mexico: Guanajuato, Guanajuato
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Credit Line: Gift of Richard E. Ahlborn
Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: DL.294082.0013Catalog Number: 294082.0013Accession Number: 294082
Object Name: hook
Physical Description: iron (overall material)Measurements: overall: 2 1/4 in x 4 5/8 in x 2 1/2 in; 5.715 cm x 11.7475 cm x 6.35 cm
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a1-1c38-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_318704
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