Broadax

Object/Artifact

-

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Broadax

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.123

Description

"Goose wing" broad ax: shaped handle; head attached by two straps, bolted; rectangular head, curved to fit against handle, with knife-type edge. On blade: "JACOB."

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1700 - 1799 Date made: r. 1700 - 1799

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

(See Description)

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

92

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

8-1/8 in

Length

31-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 8 1/8 x 31 1/4 in. (20.6 x 79.4 cm)

Material

hickory, Iron Wrought

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Complex, Barn