Iron axe head, Auburn, ca. 1700
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 23446
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This iron axe was found at the head of Lake Auburn. It probably was traded to Native Americans by Europeans for furs or other materials. It is made in the French style.
Axes like this were important and common trade items.
Other Information
- Title: Iron axe head, Auburn, ca. 1700
- Creation Date: circa 1700
- Subject Date: circa 1700
- Town: Auburn
- County: Androscoggin
- State: ME
- Media: Iron
- Dimensions (cm): 10.3 x 5
- Local Code: Penney Collection #111
- Collection: Penney Collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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Tools
Indians of North America--Maine
Axes
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