Ax Head

Object/Artifact

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Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Ax Head

Entry/Object ID

1950.27.711

Description

Iron ax head with spatula-shaped blade, a small opening for a handle, and a curved, pointed hook. From a collection assembled by Harry Woodcock.

Context

Collected by Harry Woodcock. Note with accession record says that this was made for trade by the French.

Acquisition

Accession

1950.27

Source or Donor

Woodcock, Alberta Ruth Olmstead (1901-1972)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

French Canadian

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Hatchet

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Ax

Nomenclature Class

Woodworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

7-3/4 in

Width

4-1/4 in

Material

Iron

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)