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Here is the writeup:
The donor of this wooden canoe paddle stated that it was found near the current location of Stillwater, Minnesota around 1840. The paddle contains a long slim tapering blade, a concave indention at the base of the grip, and elaborate carving on the remainder of the flat grip. The carved design include a cross, a shield under a diamond and scroll band, and diamond shapes filled in with cross-hatching. There are also the carved initials "W. D.", which may not be original. It is purported to be a Voyageur paddle.
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1 comment:
This is an absolutely beautiful paddle. I tend to paddle with a wooden paddle out of preference. This is giving me some ideas for adding a little decoration.
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