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Stove poker

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-21408

Description

Cast iron poker for use w/ a stove. Handle end has spiral piece over the central pole. Tip is hooked for poking. Loop at top of handle for hanging.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fire sticks
casting (process)
iron (metal)
Iron
Slip Cast
POKER

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

18.5 x 1.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4687

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