Name/Title

Hetchel

Description

Hetchel. Paddle-shaped wooden board inset with iron spikes. Hole through top of handle to provide means of hanging the hetchel.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1800 - 1830

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1800 or later.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

19 cm

Length

54 cm

Dimension Description

Visible length of spikes

Length

11 cm

Material

iron and wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good