Quarrying Exhibit
Title:
Bush hammers
Catalog Number:
0009.39
Description:
A set of three granite cutter's hammers or bush hammers used to shape and texture rock surfaces, also known as bull sets.
KID TALK:
The bolts on the sides of these bush hammers held the cutters in place. When they became worn workers replaced them by removing the bolts.
Subjects:
Hammers
Stone cutting
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