A pickaxe, featuring a metal head that is wide at one end, and tapers to a point at the other end. The head is attached to a wooden handle.
Collection
History Collection
Cataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.org
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Pick, Mining
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Ax
Nomenclature Class
Mining & Mineral Harvesting T&E
Nomenclature Class
Woodworking T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object Number
Other Number
1104D
Dimensions
Width
13 in
Length
11-1/4 in
Material
Metal, Wood
Condition
Overall Condition
Poor
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Location
New Almaden Mines
City
San Jose
Region
Central California
Continent
North America
Provenance
Provenance Detail
Gift of Merry Lou Main Barker
Acquisition Method
Gift
Acquisition Date
Nov 24, 1997
Notes
Item is part of this gift, most likely
General Notes
Note Type
Cataloging Note
Note
Pickaxe was previously housed with a bottle of mercury, and was used in the Almaden Mines - although unlikely, may have mercury residue. Nitrile gloves and a mask recommended for handling.
