Contributed by Davistown Museum
Description
This ax is typical of those imported from England in the 17th and early 18th centuries. With a lightweight poll, this type of ax soon proved impractical in the huge forests of North America and was supplanted by axes of American design with heavier polls. These axes were typical in colonial era shipyards before 1740.
Size: 8" long, 7" wide cutting edge, 2" long and 1" wide poll, 31" long handle.
About This Item
- Title: Hewing ax, ca. 1650
- Creation Date: circa 1650
- Subject Date: circa 1650
- Location: USA
- Media: Forged iron and steel, wooden handle.
- Local Code: 102904T2
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
Other Keywords
For more information about this item, contact:
Davistown MuseumPO Box 346, 58 Main Street #4, Liberty, ME 04949
(207) 288-5126
Website
Use of this Item is not restricted by copyright and/or related rights, but the holding organization is contractually obligated to limit use. For more information, please contact the contributing organization. However, watermarked Maine Memory Network images may be used for educational purposes.
Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.
