Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
M-1963.28.05 |
Object Name |
Hammer |
Description |
Small, metal hammer used for the secure closing of cigar boxes. Handle and head have various notches for unknown purpose (possibly used to removed nail from boxes) , and at least two areas of the tool which were likely used as a wedge or lever to re/open the boxes. One side of the handle says: "Cleary Brothers | Escanaba, Mich." The other side says: "Smoke Guarantee Cigar". Cleary Bros. Cigar Co. was located at 307 - 309 Ludington (location of the current Secretary of State Building), according to the 1913-14 Polk's City Directory. |
Date |
10/23/1908 |
Collection |
Museum |
Material |
Metal |
Number of images |
2 |
Search Terms |
Cleary Brothers Co. |
People |
Cleary, James P. Cleary, John Cleary, Eugene F. |
Subjects |
Cigars Smoking Containers Local Industry |
Caption |
Obverse side of the hammer |