I have a mystery artifact recovered from the surface of the Canville 
Trading Post (circa 1840s-1850s).  The ferrous piece has a rough "figure 
8" shape, 3 3/8" long and 1 3/4".  One loop of the "figure 8" is solid 
has a notch on the bottom and a curved head on the top.  The other end 
is an open loop, possibly used as finger hold.  It has been suggested 
that this might have been a cobbler's tool.  If you are interested in 
seeing a photo of this artifact (and hopefully can identify it) please 
contact me.

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Christine Garst
Archeology Lab
Kansas State Historical Society
6425 S.W. 6th Ave.
Topeka, KS 66615-1099
(785) 272-8681 ext 151