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Nail

Object Name:
Nail
Object ID:
1956.081
Date:
1700-1800
Description:
Iron nails from Rolfe-Rumford House, Concord, NH. 21 pieces. All appear to be cut nails. Ten of the nails have varying length. Hand-forged heads. One nail has no head. Other heads same thickness as nail body. All have tapered body, at least in width. A few with possibly tapered depth. One whole nail with very little corrosion and metal finish. Broken segment of one, metal finish, with slight bit of corrosion on broken end. One nail is bent.
Material:
Metal
Iron
Dimensions:
L-3.45 inches
Provenance:
From Rolfe-Rumford House, Concord, NH.
Credit Line:
Gift of Paul Amos Mansur
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