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Hatchet Captured in Black Hawk War,

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Hatchet Captured in Black Hawk War,
hand-forged, and stamped "D. Sharpe" near the butt. The head with a tear-dropped eyelet, 4.25" x 3.25" showing evidence of heavy use and extensive resharpening. The handle with evidence of old-recycling, with rich patina and labeled in India ink "Ax captured from Indian in the Black Hawk War near Winneconne, Wis. gift from Wm. Stuart, July 26, 1896." Deaccessioned from the Western Reserve Historical Society of Cleveland, Ohio. Old accession number "42.1377" in red enamel on edge of axe head.