Log dollar stamped E

Name/Title

Log dollar stamped E

Entry/Object ID

2023.42.01

Description

Partial slice from the end of a pine log with the letter "E" stamped in three places. The wood is fragile and breaking into smaller pieces.

Context

Lumbering companies stamped the ends of tree trunks to keep track of their inventory as it was transported down river.

Collection

1835 Logging and Lumbering

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2023.42

Source or Donor

Bauer, Robin H.

Acquisition Method

Donation, unconditional

Notes

The donor reported that he purchased the artifact at an auction.

Dimensions

Height

21 in

Width

13 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Create Date

September 25, 2023

Update Date

May 2, 2024