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Ash shovel

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-20235

Description

Hand-held iron shovel for gathering ashes. Shovel scoop has scalloped edges. Handle is smooth w/ raised sides. Hole at top of handle for hanging.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shovels
casting (process)
iron (metal)
Iron
Slip Cast
SHOVEL, FIREPLACE

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9 x 3.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.3398

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