Spike
- Object Name:
- Spike
- Object ID:
- 1990.041.995
- Description:
- Four railroad spikes from Zealand Valley logging railroad in White Mountains, which ran through Zealand Notch. Wrought iron. These were 3.4" long (smaller than other spikes, probably because it was a narrow-gauge railroad.)
1. Shaft 0.39" wide, 0.37" deep. Point created by bevel on front and back sides. Bit of flat band on bottom front spike edge. Slight bend in center of shaft.
2. Shaft 0.36" wide x 0.39" deep. Point created as above. Flat band on bottom edge of spike head. Slight bend in center of shaft.
3. Shaft 0.37" square. Point created as above. Slight flat band under head on front. Head bent slightly to left.
4. Shaft 0.38" wide x 0.36" deep. Point created as above. Head has flat band under front surface. Head bent upward slightly. - Material:
- Metal
Iron - Dimensions:
- W-1 L-3.4 D-1.1 inches
- Provenance:
- The Zealand Valley narrow-gauge railroad ran through Zealand Notch in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
- Credit Line:
- Bequest of Glen M. Kidder
- Subjects:
- Logging, Railroads, Railroad tracks, Railroad ties
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