Contributed by Davistown Museum
Description
The most essential tool for a woodsman for moving cut timber in the woods in preparation for transport to a mill site. This peavy is an excellent example of a 19th century tool, with clear evidence of handforging.
Size: 13 1/4" long.
The peavey (also called a cant dog, driving hook or socket peavy) was invented by Joseph Peavey about 1860.
About This Item
- Title: Peavey, ca. 1875
- Creation Date: circa 1875
- Subject Date: circa 1875
- Media: Forged and cast iron
- Local Code: 101900T3
- Collection: Historic Maritime III (1800-1840): Boomtown Years & the Dawn of the Industrial Revolution
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Davistown MuseumPO Box 346, 58 Main Street #4, Liberty, ME 04949
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