Hatchet

Name/Title

Hatchet

Entry/Object ID

1963.025.001

Description

Jigsawn hatchet covered w/color printed paper. "G. Washington" printed on handle as if carved in wood. Hatchet blade depicts George w/hatchet, felled tree, and father. Reverse side shows GEorge on horseback (battle scene).

Use

Thought to be 1890 souvenir.

Collection

Toy

Made/Created

Date made

1882

Notes

Early Date: 1882 Made: Made by Gillespie & Moodie, NY (mfg)

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Hatchet

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Ax

Nomenclature Class

Woodworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Width

5-1/2 in

Length

14-1/2 in

Material

Wood, Paper

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

1940.025.002, 1941.025.001, 1964.025.001 A-N, 1966.000.001 A-C, 1967.025.001 A-H, 1972.134.001, 2010.134.001