Hammer, Cross-Peen
Object number2011.15.18
Date1930-1939
Mediumsteel
Credit LineGift of Ronald J. Lotz
DescriptionCross-peen hammer. Metal head: one end flat, octangular shape; opposite end has rounded triangular point. Wood handle.Dimensions4.375 x 1 x 13.375 in. (11.1 x 2.5 x 34 cm)MarksText on side of handle "14” MACHINIST HAMMER / SEQUATCHIE NO. 111 / FOR…".
Historical NotesPart of a collection of blacksmith tools made and used by donor Ronald J. Lotz's grandfather, Joseph M. Lejeune, while employed at Jones and Laughlin Steel Company in the South Side. Lejeune was born February 1875 in Alsace-Lorraine, France. In 1886, he left France with his family and settled in the South Side of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. By age 13, he was employed as a water boy at J&L Steel and continued working there for the next 55 years. He worked in steel production and fabrication and made many of the tools in this collection.
Previous owner
Joseph M. Lejeune
(French, born 1875)
Related institution
Jones and Laughlin Steel Company
On View
Not on view
1930-1939
1930-1939
1918-1988
Francis Pazzynski
Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh