Broom

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Broom

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.829

Description

Broom whittled from solid piece of ash, tied with twine: hole in handle with leather thong.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1700 - 1799 Date made: r. 1700 - 1799

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

PCR 6741, 6742
# 176

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

46 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 46 in. (116.8 cm)

Material

ash, Leather (thong), Twine

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Water staining on whisk; cord around broom rotting; leather thong for handle missing.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Attic, S Center