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Fireplace shovel

Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1800-1850

GUSN

GUSN-307700

Description

Wrought iron fireplace shovel with tuliped-shaped pan and furned brass handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shovels
wrought iron (iron alloy)
brass (alloy)
Accessory, Fireplace
Shovel, Fireplace
Shovel, Fireplace

Associated Building

Original To Nickels-Sortwell House (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

27 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 1 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Frances Sortwell

Accession Number

1958.415

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