Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
80.05.012
Accession#:
80.05
Credit Line:
Donated by Ruth Nelson.
Object Name:
Hammer
Title:
Brass Head Striking Hammer
Date:
1930
Year Range from:
1900
Year Range to:
1950
Description:
Four—sided wooden handle tapered and inserted into brass head. One side curves downward and has rounded end, opposite side curved and has straight edge.
Inscription: "781"....?LLER" "Valve Utility" in black on the handle.
Notes:
Used to open dynamite boxes as brass does not spark.

Used in "Taking a Risk" exhibit at JDCM in 1986.
People:
Nelson, Ruth
Search Terms:
T&E
Hardrock
Safety
Mining
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