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Tool (Sickle)
S. Moderwel
June 27, 1827 (1800-1830)
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
S. Moderwel (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Iron
- Wood
Museum Object Number
2008.0049.002
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of John Elton Cole, Jr.
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Object Number
2008.0049.002
Object Name
Tool (Sickle)
Category
Tools
Creator (Role)
S. Moderwel (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Probably made near the Octorara River at Moderwell's sickle mill.
Date
June 27, 1827 (1800-1830)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Blade, flat side
Inscription: "S*MODERWEL" in rectangle, stamped
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle
Inscription: "JACOB * LEFEVER * S * JUNE * THE * 27 * 1827." engraved in serifed capitals
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Wood
Techniques
- Wrought
Dimensions (inches)
26 (L) x 1.75 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
66.04 (L) x 4.445 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
The sickle length is 26 inches overall; the blade is 23 inches long and 0.625 inches at its widest. The wood handle measures 5.5 inches in length and 1.75 inches in diameter.