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Halberd

ca. 1760
Not on view
This halberd was given to John Colby by Native Americans, when he was their prisoner at Hinsdale Fort, New Hampshire, between 1755 and 1760.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Halberd
  • Date: ca. 1760
  • Geography: New Hampshire
  • Culture: American, Hinsdale, New Hampshire
  • Medium: Steel, wood
  • Dimensions: L. 88 in. (223.5 cm); L. of head 15 13/16 in. (40.2 cm); W. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. 13.7 oz. (1296 g)
  • Classification: Shafted Weapons
  • Credit Line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Gift of Edward S. Harkness, 1929
  • Object Number: 29.156.44
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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