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Fireplace Shovel

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1790

GUSN

GUSN-5076

Description

Bell-shaped scoop, cylindrical stem, grip matches andirons.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shovels
bell metal
iron (metal)
Unidentified Metal
Iron
SHOVEL, FIREPLACE

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

37.125 x 8.125 (HxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.482C

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