My guess would be a picket pin....used to tether something
quite heavy....like a riverboat. We find some just as hefty but
far less ornate along the Yellowstone River.
David K. Wade, Curator
Billings Curation Center
Erin Crissman
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Hello museum list folk!
A friend of my museum dropped off this object for assistance in
identification. I have no idea what it is...
you can see photos here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30851788@N07/?donelayout=1
It is about 4 feet tall or so, cast iron and has four of the upward-facing
hooks at 90 degree intervals regularly placed all the way around. It is
marked for a foundry, but is illegible due to pitting. It also says PAT
APPL'D FOR. The only distinct wear is at the base of the shaft, which is
rounded down slightly.
Any guesses are welcome.. also please forward on to any other listservs you
think might be willing to lend a hand in indentification.
Thanks!
Erin.
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Erin Elizabeth Crissman
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