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Chouinard Yosemite hammer

Accession Number

939.2011.1

Object Name

Chouinard Yosemite hammer

Created

24/10/2011

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

24/10/2011

Brief Description

Hammer with wooden shaft.

Materials

wood, metal

Dimensions

Shaft 26(l) head 12(l) cms

Number Of Objects

1

Inscription Description

Signed in black on shaft "TOM FROST" Diamond with "C" inside and "CHOUINARD MADE IN USA" also on shaft in red letters.

Colour

brown

Maker

Chouinard

Object Production Place

USA

Provenance

American bookdealers, Chessler Books, found a novel way of making money by getting famous climbers/mountaineers to sign various artifacts and selling them on. Tom Frost, who signed this hammer, was a pioneer American climber in the 1960's and 70's, with notable first ascents such as Salathe Wall and North American Wall in Yosemite. Our good friend, John McCall, bought this one and donated it to the collection. As for the hammer itself, Yvonne Chouinard tells us all about it in his 1978 Great Pacific Iron Works Catalogue.
"Chouinard Yosemite Hammer
The Yosemite Hammer is designed strictly for driving and removing pitons. The hammer weight of 28 oz. is concentrated in the 18 oz. head. The drop-forged alloy steel head has a specially designed blunt pick for use in removing pitons. The blow can be precisely directed to the neck area of the piton and the carabiner and
sling may be left clipped in if desired to prevent accidental dropping. This method speedsremoval timeand prolongs piton life. The handle, head, and sling arrangements have been put together with the same close attention to strength and dependability as all
our hammers.
Weight: 1 Ib. 12 oz.
Price: $18.00"

Acquisition Method

Donated by John McCall

Acquisition Date

24/10/2011

Condition Check Date

24/10/2011

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

24/10/2011

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