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Date
prior to 1970
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
108.04.1031
Description
Typical ice axe with cast iron head, point one end and blade on the other. Bottom has an iron point ca. 6.0 long, 13.0 in all with other as sleeve to attach to wooden shaft. Wooden shaft is weathered to a grey colour. The axe is heavier than usual. Stamped on side of head: "Hill & Son 4 Haym…
Title
Ice Ax
Date
prior to 1970
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
28.0 x 118.5 cm
Description
Typical ice axe with cast iron head, point one end and blade on the other. Bottom has an iron point ca. 6.0 long, 13.0 in all with other as sleeve to attach to wooden shaft. Wooden shaft is weathered to a grey colour. The axe is heavier than usual. Stamped on side of head: "Hill & Son 4 Haymarket London".
Subject
sports
climbing
Abbot Pass
Philip Abbot
Credit
Gift of Tebor Bodi, Winnipeg, 1971
Catalogue Number
108.04.1031
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