Paper Spike

Dateca. 1910

Mediummetal

Dimensions3 1/4 × 2 × 2 in. (8.3 × 5.1 × 5.1 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, museum purchase

Object numberPC1975.65.165

DescriptionThis antique paper spike was once used in offices to organize and manage documents. The gold spike has a square bottom. There are signs of significant wear throughout the object. It serves as a reminder of the vital role that paper and efficient organization have played in shaping the modern world.

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