19th Century Texan Wood & Steel Hatchet

Object/Artifact

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The Lew Anvil Collection

Name/Title

19th Century Texan Wood & Steel Hatchet

Description

An interesting hatchet from Texas with a thin steel 'blade' that is wrapped around the top of a hand-carved wooden handle.

Context

The blade suggests its owner repurposed a steel sheet for the blade since the sturdy handle could still be used for its original intent.

Category

Early Texas Furniture and Decorative Arts