Broadax, carpenter's curved blade basilled on one side, with stamped manufacturer's name on right side of poll; rectangular pounding poll; head swollen on right side of eye oriface; short, slightly curved handle, angled to one side (right) of hickory.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
W. S. Huestis
Attribution
Maker
Notes
Dates: 1800 - 1899
Date made: r. 1800 - 1899
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
Stamped on right side of poll, "W.S.HUESTIS"
Other Names and Numbers
Other Number
SS - 57.51
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Blade size& handle length
Width
9-1/2 in
Depth
9-1/4 in
Length
19-1/4 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 9 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (24.1 x 23.5 x 48.9 cm)
Material
hickory, Steel
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
Miscellaneous: Chisel-edged axes constructed for cutting log or timber along a precise, and very often chalked, line.
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, No Location