I just re-read a piece I wrote about nails forty-two years ago, an essay
which, so far as I know, represents the first time a serious discussion of
machine-manufactured nails appeared in an archaeological report.  And if I
don't say so myself, while acknowledging all the good work and intense study
that has been done since, it withstands the test of time.  It is the section
"Square Cut Nails" that appears in "Johnny Ward's Ranch,"  The Kiva, Vol.
28, nos. 1-2, October-December, 1962, pp. 44-66 (Tucson: Arizona
Archaeological and Historical Society).  It provides an entertaining history
of nail making and a pretty good bibliography.
    Bernard Fontana


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeremy Pye" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 7:20 PM
Subject: Reference Book for Nails


> Greetings everbody,
>
> I was wondering if anyone  might have strong opinions
> about good reference books about nails and the
> manufacture of nails.
>
> ---Jeremy Pye
>
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