Broad Axe Head

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Broad Axe Head

Description

Broad axe head with a flat head and eye and with a slightly chiseled edge

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Attribution

Possibly made by a blacksmith named "P. King"

Role

Blacksmith

Time Period

Late 18th century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Note on green card suggests that this axe head could have been made in New Milford, Maine.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Location

On side of axe head

Transcription

"P King"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

27.5 cm

Width

18.5 cm

Material

Metal (iron)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good