Fireplace shovel

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Fireplace shovel

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.485

Description

Fireplace shovel; rather flat slightly flared blade, round shaft, terminating in flat handle and hook.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

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

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

PCR 6148A,6152

BOX 280

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

4-3/4 in

Length

28-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 3/4 x 28 1/4 in. (12.1 x 71.8 cm)

Material

Wrought iron

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Wear at end of blade.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Note in object file states: "Lower kitchen 1/[19]77"; note on object card states: "PM: Lower kitchen - Fireplace 11/[19]73"; this object has not been seen for an extended period during which several inventories were completed, so it has been declared missing [Jessa J. Krick, 12/3/2009]