Name/Title
Tin Coal Shuttle, from King family home, 20th centuryEntry/Object ID
1982.23.2Description
Acc. No. 82.23.2
Subject Category: Kitchen, Household wares,
Date or period: 20th century
Object: Coal scuttle
Description:
Tin coal scuttle with bail handle and protruding front rim for pouring coal. The rear portion of the scuttle's body has a half circular handle, used as a grip while pouring contents. It sits on a flanged base. Maker unknown.
Size: 9¼ inches to highest point of rim, 9 inches across base.
History of Object: Found while clearing out the estate of Mrs. Ella King, 2153 San Jose Avenue, Alameda. The King family had occupied the home as early as 1920.
Acquired from: Bert W. King (son of Ella King)
Date: June 5, 1982
