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Catalog Number |
1994.020.002b |
Object Name |
Gear, Climbing |
Description |
One of 3 edging nails used on climbing boots in the 1920-30s black and greenish metal hand forged, straight nail tapering to a point, head forms a clip with thin "butterfly shaped" ends which would have grasped the sole of a climbing boot, on opposite side of head cover from the "clip" metal hangs out a bit to form a notch which faces the body of the nail. per donor - this type of edging nail preceded the rubber cleated boots designed during WWII |
Date |
1940 |
Dimensions |
H-2 W-2 L-4.5 cm |
Collection |
Permanent |
Search Terms |
1940s climbing |
People |
Stettner, Paul |
Other Name |
edging nail; hob nail |
Material |
metal |