University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
60/305
Collection
W. W. Field (Wheelwrighting) Collection
Description
This is a heavy sledge hammer with a steel head, with one flat face and a straight pane, and a straight ash handle. It belonged to Mr W. W. Field, a wheelwright in Winson, Gloucestershire. Mr Field retired circa 1960 and the business closed.
Physical description
1 hammer: wood, metal
Object name
Hammer, sledge
Material
Metal, Wood
Associated subject
CRAFTS : wood-working
Wheelwrighting
Associated person/institution
Moore, Allen & Innocent (Agent)
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_4963.tif - High resolution image