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Object/Artifact

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

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Entry/Object ID

GHS 123

Description

Double sharp edged pick-axe head of iron, possibly used in masonry, mining or geological work, as cutting slate. (See worksheet for sketch)

Dimensions

Height

5/8 in

Width

2 in

Length

9-1/4 in

Material

Iron

Provenance

Notes

GHS Catalogue: "Small pick found in garden while digging on Wissahickon Ave. by Louis Hilbert in 1908."