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Whisk broom

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1850-1880

GUSN

GUSN-17827

Description

Whisk broom w/ white metal handle, scroll and daisy decoration around base of handle. Straw broom uneven.

Details

Descriptive Terms

whisk brooms
pewter (tin alloy)
straw (plant material)
tin (metal)
floral patterns
flowers (plants)
Pewter
Straw
Daisy
BROOM, WHISK

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6.25 x 2.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1968

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