Hatchet
1968.866.5
from the collection of
Creation Date
1890 – 1920Dimensions
304.8 cm. H x 76.2 cm. W Item (Overall)
Description
Hatched forged from solid steel with a hickory handle. The head is 5" long, 3" wide and the handle is 12" long. The handle has been tightened into the head with hails and a heavy bread to form wedges for tightening. There is a small nick in the bottom of the head. This is used to hang the hatchet on the wall. The handle is worn and unpainted.Related People and Organizations
Quist, Herman Axel