Farm Implement - Axe Head

Dublin Core

Identifier

U27

Title

Farm Implement - Axe Head

Description

This axe was used to build the first log house in Worthington on the place later known as the Elihu Squires Farm. Zephaniah Hatch, the early settler on this farm, came from Scituate on horseback and built the first log house in 1764. It is now known as Eastview Farm, the residence of Ralph Higgins.' Identify Bee Smith for current owner. 'Presented to the library by Mrs. Harry W. Smith, of Dalton, Mass.' Please see also Box 30d, #34-02 and Box 30a, #974.4/R/#409.

Type

Artifacts

Format

11.4 x 19 x 5.1 cm (4.5 x 7.5 x 2 in)

Date

1764

Date Available

2007-03-31

Is Part Of

On Display

Date Accepted

August 24, 2006

Provenance

Worthington Library Rice Room

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