Tool, Half Hatchet

Object/Artifact

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Cascade Locks Historical Museum

Name/Title

Tool, Half Hatchet

Entry/Object ID

2022.1.265

Description

Half Hatchet. Hatchet has wooden handle with iron metal head. Stamped on the metal head is E. C. Simmons (Edward Campbell Simmons). Keen Kutter (?). Written on the hatchet handle in pencil is, "Scott."

Made/Created

Manufacturer

E. P. Simmons. Keen Kutter.

Date made

1870 - 1940

Time Period

19th Century

Notes

This specific logo was used between 1870-1940.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Hatchet Head

Transcription

E. C. Simmons. Keen Kutter.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Hatchet

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Ax

Nomenclature Class

Woodworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Height

13-1/2 in

Width

1-1/8 in

Length

6-1/8 in

Materials

Material

Iron, Wood

Material Notes

Half hatchet with wooden handle and iron metal head.

Colors

Color

Black, Tan, Brown, Red, Silver

Color Notes

The metal head of the half hatchet is overall dark in color with silver showing through abrasive scratches and sharpened edge. In concave areas of the metal there is red/brown rust. The wooden handle is tan with dark spots and residue.