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Hammer, Brick

Object number2011.65.8

Manufacturer Craftsman

Date1945-2009

Mediumiron; wood

Credit LineGift of Estate of Virgil Cantini

DescriptionSteel hammer head with wooden handle. Face is square; butt is smooth, slightly bowed.Dimensions8 x 1 x 11.375 in. (20.3 x 2.5 x 28.9 cm)
InscriptionsEngraved in head: "CANTINI"; hand-carved in cursive in handle: "Cantini".
MarksText engaved on head "CRAFTSMAN / REG.TRADE MARK M".
Text engraved on handle "CRAFTSMAN / REG. TRADE MARK" and "Professional Bricklayer / 6345 24 33 [?]".
Historical NotesPart of a collection of artwork and art tools from artist Virgil Cantini (b. Roccaraso, Italy 1919, d. Pittsburgh 2009). Cantini’s artwork was often inspired by his devout Catholic faith. Cantini’s home on Craig Street often caught the eye of passersby with its bright metal and glass entryway and decorative gating around the roof porch, both designed by Cantini. Cantini and his wife, Lucille Kleber, added a gallery space on to the front of their home to display their artwork and a studio on the second floor. In addition to the studio at the Craig Street house, Cantini worked out of a larger studio on Winthrop Street, housed in a 19th century firehouse.

Previous owner Virgil David Cantini (Italian, 1919 - 2009)

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