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Hearth Shovel

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1900-1930

GUSN

GUSN-254996

Description

Reproduction of 1770-1810 style. Brass lemon top shows no casting marks but has lathe marks. Brass grip has no raised rings. Steel shaft riveted to slightly bell-shaped iron shovel.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shovels
brass (alloy)
steel (alloy)
iron (metal)
Shovel, Fireplace

Associated Person

Thacher, Mary

Associated Building

Original To Winslow Crocker House (Yarmouth Port, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

225.1981

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

USA

Dimensions

5 3/16 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Guido Perera

Accession Number

1999.430

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