Name/Title
Tomahawk made from slag at Shannondale iron furnaceEntry/Object ID
1556Description
Wood, iron and string tomahawk made from slag at iron furnace at Shannondale. Iron is lashed to handle with heavy string. Crudely carved into handle is "ASS. 1928". Handle is slightly curved and has two small holes drilled in it. Sign with tomahawk says "This TOMAHAWK Made By .....JOHN ALGAR HEARD..... In Camp on Shenandoah River, August 1928, From Native Cedar and Charcoal Iron Waste From Colonial Furnace at Shannondale Springs." Tomahawk is 1556A and sign is 1556B.Acquisition
Accession
416Source or Donor
Wooddy-Rooney, Joan SuttonAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Date made
circa Aug 1928Notes
Date: 1928 AugustMaterial
Metal, Wood, Thread