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Hand forged hatchet, Frank Turley, Iron, steel, hickory, 15”H x 7/25”W x 1”D. Appraisal item I-19 , circa 1970

 Item — Box: 25, item: 070

Scope

Gift from Turley to Simmons. Frank Turley is a nationally recognized craftsman and teacher. He started blacksmithing school in Santa Fe, NM in the 1960s and has since trained countless smithies. He is no longer producing work by his own hand; this is a rare unsigned example

Dates

  • circa 1970

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. EXCEPTION: Box 1060 folder 3 RESTRICTED MATERIAL – not be used until thirty years from September 2008 as per letter by Simmons

Extent

From the Collection: 350 Linear Feet

From the Collection: 285 boxes (Also includes artifacts.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English