Pickaxe

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Pickaxe

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.706 a-c

Description

Wood mountain climbing pick/ax (A) with leather cover (B) and fabric strap(C). Rounded staff; two headed end. One end is ax shape; one end has a serrated pick in knife shape. The other end of the staff has a spike sticking out. Leather strap has a buckle to keep it on the pick/ax. The strap is a khaki colored fabric, also used to keep the leather strap on.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Pick is stamped (in oval): "Fritzjorg/ Zweilutschinen/ Berner-Oberland". Faded stamp 3/4 up on staff marked: "EZ 4983" (possibly with a Swiss cross).

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.94.706
MP.94.706 A-C
MP.94.706a-c

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

2-1/4 in

Width

11-1/4 in

Length

47-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 1/4 x 11 1/4 x 47 1/4 in. (5.7 x 28.6 x 120 cm)

Material

Chestnut or, Steel, Cloth, Leather

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Rusted, cracked and deteriorating leather, loose metal piece at bottom near spike.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Unknown, Missing