Mill Pick (Dressing Hammer)

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Mill Pick (Dressing Hammer)

Description

Mill pick. Heavy two-edged hammer with a wooden handle

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Blacksmith

Date made

1790 - 1810

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1800.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

42.5 cm

Dimension Description

Hammer Head

Width

6 cm

Length

19 cm

Material

Metal (iron), Wood, Metal (steel)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good