Men on log drive, ca. 1900

Contributed by Patten Lumbermen's Museum

Description

Men maneuver logs with peaveys on log drive. Joseph Peavey of Stillwater, Maine, invented the peavey in 1858. Usually used on river drives, the peavey was a multi-purpose tool that could also help load and unload logs at the skidways.


About This Item

  • Title: Men on log drive, ca. 1900
  • Creation Date: circa 1900
  • Subject Date: circa 1900
  • Locations:
    • Penobscot County, ME
    • Piscataquis County, ME
    • Aroostook County, ME
  • Media: photographic print
  • Local Code: Neg. No. 781
  • Object Type: Image

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Patten Lumbermen's Museum
P.O. Box 300, Patten, ME 04765
(207) 528-2650
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