Fireplace Shovel

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Fireplace Shovel

Entry/Object ID

2003.001.8

Description

One cast iron shovel with a flared head and round handle which has a brass finial. The finial is a draped vase-like shape with the neck culminating in a flame-like shape. This piece is Colonial Revival and represents a period from 1780-1820.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1780 - 1820

Dimensions

Length

8 in

Dimension Notes

The length is for the shovel. The length of the brass finial is 4.375.

Material

Cast iron, Brass