Broom

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Broom

Entry/Object ID

PM.2003.1

Description

Broom, whittled from a solid piece of ash, has long and round handle: has hole on end of handle for tying string, has short wooden bristles on 3/4 area of broom head, flat and round piece underneath bristles.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

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

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

40-1/2 in

Width

7-1/2 in

Depth

5 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 40 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 5 in. (102.9 x 19.1 x 12.7 cm)

Material

ash

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Split in handle from top to center; nine inch strip of wood lost from center area of handle, wood bristle area is broken off short and missing bristles.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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