Broadax
1967.789
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Dimensions
23.495 cm. W x 3.81 cm. D x 67.31 cm. L Item (Overall)
Description
Broad axe, made of steel. It was shaped by "Smithy", is 9" long, 12" wide and black. The hand hewn handle is made of oak. It was used for shaping logs for buildings around 1850. "W.J. Barsness" is carved into the handle and painted on the ax head.Related People and Organizations
Barsness, William Johan