✅ SOLVED Number tack

[Squirrel322]

I know the RR use number nails but I am not sure what number tacks were for. It does not appear to be a broken nail, it is a tack.

Is the “15” likely for “1915”? Any information would be great!

 

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[IowaRelic]

I know the RR use number nails but I am not sure what number tacks were for. It does not appear to be a broken nail, it is a tack.

Is the “15” likely for “1915”? Any information would be great!

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I found one with a “6” on it last year. Posted it here and found it to be a numbered tack for holding storm windows on hold homes.

 

[IowaRelic]

Here’s the link
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/600085-button-id.html

 

[Squirrel322]

You nailed it.Thanks!

“window number tacks are traditionally used to match removable wooden storm sash and screens to their respective window frames.”

https://www.srshardware.com/product-category/number-tacks/