Broadax

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Broadax

Entry/Object ID

SS.61.2

Description

Broadax; heavy head, with non-curving blade sharpened, as a knife, with bevels on each side; rectangular pounding poll; head level on each side by eye orifice; straight handle of hickory.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Mathew Brady

Attribution

Photographer

Notes

Dates: 1800 - 1899 Date made: r. 1800 - 1899

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

"BRADY" stamped on right side of poll.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Handle plus blade max

Width

5-7/8 in

Depth

8-1/4 in

Length

26 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5 7/8 x 8 1/4 x 26 in. (14.9 x 21 x 66 cm)

Material

Cast steel, hickory

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of Condition: Head rusty. Handle chipped and cracked slightly.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, No Location