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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Branding Iron
Object Number
1955-05-0
Description
Branding iron or stamp used to mark textile working machines. Iron head riveted to T-shaped iron shaft. On end of shaft is "J HOPKINS" in reversed, raised lettering; lower curve on the "J" is fairly worn. Square wooden handle with chamfered corners.
Comment
Joseph Hopkins (1764-1834) of Northfield, a maker of spinning wheels, used this iron to mark each wheel he made.
Category
Date Made
ca. 1800
Dimensions
12"long overall, head 2 3/4" x 3/4"
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