Broad Axe

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Broad Axe

Description

Axe with wooden handle deliberately canted. Slightly curving steel tipped iron blade

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Manufacturer

E. G. Bolton

Date made

1810 - 1850

Time Period

Early to mid 19th century

Place

City

Portland

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Location

On side of blade

Transcription

"E.G. BOLTON/PORTLAND"

Notes

Stamped on side of blade

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Handle

Length

73 cm

Dimension Description

Blade

Width

16.5 cm

Length

24.5 cm

Material

Wood (oak), steel-tipped, iron

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent