Iron, Branding
1968.864
from the collection of
Creation Date
1870 – 1900Materials
Dimensions
12.7 cm. W x 106.68 cm. L Item (Overall)
Description
Branding iron. 42" inches long with the letters MR at the end. The letters are 5" wide and 3" tall. This iron was used by Michael Riley, when stock roamed the open range and each owner had his own brand. Michael Riley came to Pope County in 1968 and homesteaded 160 acres in Grove Lake Township. His farm grew to 1000 acres total.Related People and Organizations
Riley, Harold
Riley, Michael