Fireplace broom

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Fireplace broom

Entry/Object ID

SS.2002.27

Description

Wooden fireplace broom, turned handle with blue-colored horsehair bristles: plain round shaft that slightly tapers toward a turned base that fits into a wooden cross-piece; cross-piece drilled with rows of holes holding bristles; cross-piece has an incised line design around top; impressed mark on side of crosspiece - obscured.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1800 - 1899 Date made: r. 1800 - 1899

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

6 in

Depth

2 in

Length

23-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 6 x 2 x 23 1/4 in. (15.2 x 5.1 x 59.1 cm)

Material

Bristle (s), Wood

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Finish on wood is worn and bristles bent.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Nieces' Bedroom

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial