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Spike

Object Name:
Spike
Object ID:
1990.041.993.1
Date:
1876-1927
Description:
Spike, railroad, one of two, from Sawyer River logging railroad in White Mountains which operated out of Livermore, NH (near Bartlett), 1876-1927. Wrought iron. Body roughly 0.55" square. Point created by front and back bevel and very minor bevels on sides. Oval head, offset toward front. Flat band underneath front lip of head that extends down shaft a little over 0.5". Corrosion pits on sides of shaft.
Material:
Metal
Iron
Dimensions:
W-1.2 L-5.9 D-1.5 inches
Provenance:
The Sawyer River railroad operated out of Livermore, NH (near Bartlett), from 1876 to 1927.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Glen M. Kidder
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