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Broom

Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1880

GUSN

GUSN-222569

Description

Varnished wooden handle with bark; natural-colored broom corn tied with blue twine.

Details

Descriptive Terms

brooms (maintenance tools)
wood (plant material)
twine
Broom

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

America

Dimensions

37 1/2 x 10 x 9 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2003.4

Date

1880 (circa)

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