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Tool (for wood) (Axe head)
J. Fordham
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
J. Fordham (Maker)
Place of Origin
Sag Harbor; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Iron
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1957.0026.284
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0026.284
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Axe head)
Category
Tools
Creator (Role)
J. Fordham (Maker)
Place of Origin
Sag Harbor; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: On side of blade
Inscription: "[J.F]ORDHAM / SAG HARBOR / CAST STEEL / WARR" stamped incuse, partially effaced.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Iron
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
1.2 (H) x 6.5 (W) x 12.3 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.1 (H) x 16.6 (W) x 31.2 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For information on many types of axes, see page 47-66.