Fireplace shovel

1775-1825

Measurements

24-3/8 in x 4-7/8 in x 1-1/4 in

Materials

Iron

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, The David Wilson Mansion, Inc.

Accession Number

1971.835

Condition Notes

The end of the shovel blade is worn.

Provenance

Ex coll. Mrs. E. Tatnall (Mary Corbit) Warner

Comments

The iron shovel has a slightly tapered blade with a slightly flared end or flat edge.  The handle shaft is round with an ovoid tip.  The end of the handle attaches to the shovel blade with three rivets.