Long-handled, heavy metal branding iron saying "CARPENTERS' CO."

Metadata

Title

Description

Metal branding iron saying "CARPENTERS' CO." handle is octagonally-shaped and narrows near the top handle. Imprint matched brand which appears on all 18c. Windsor chairs.

Type

branding iron

Accession Number

ccccp 154

Cataloged By

Carol Hickey

Condition

very rusty but all is intact. 1-16-85

History

William Dawson, maker of the brand, advertised himself as a "Cutler making scythes, sickles, iron work for grist and sawmills, chocolate mills, smith's bellows and most sorts of smith's work."

Markings

W.DAWSON

Negative Number

5, 6, 7

Measurements

W (of brand area)- 6.25" L- 25.75"

Photo Roll Number

Date Cataloged

1985-01-16

Citation

“Long-handled, heavy metal branding iron saying "CARPENTERS' CO.",” Carpenters' Company Digital Archive & Museum, accessed May 4, 2024, https://archive.carpentershall.org/items/show/22281.

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