Scythe blade fragment

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Date created: probably 1700–1800

Culture/People: Non-Indian (archaeological)
Previous owner: William J. Mackay, Non-Indian, 1852-1919
Donor: William J. Mackay, Non-Indian, 1852-1919

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of William J. Mackay (1852-1919, vice president of the Springfield Fire & Marine Insurance Co, Springfield, Massachusetts); donated to MAI by William J. Mackay in 1918.
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Place: Near Lewiston; Lewiston; Niagara County; New York; USA

See related items: Non-Indian (archaeological); Agricultural Tools/Equipment

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 8/8448
Barcode: 088448.000

Object Type: Agricultural Tools/Equipment

Object Name: Scythe blade fragment
Media/Materials: Iron
Techniques: Forged

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ad1a0e2b-0367-4140-bf11-2bbc38826bf5

Record ID: NMAI_95609