Hand hoe

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Hand hoe

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.1212

Description

Hand hoe with tapered metal handle painted black, green rubber sheath with finger grips: Rectangular silver metal head; one end is a smooth edged chopping device; the other is a three-pronged digging device.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1934 - 1999 Date made: r. 1934 - 1999

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Marks appear on handle: Impressed in green rubber handle: "Green Thumb", impressed in black metal "U.S.A.". Stamped on rubber "PC52".

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Handle diameter

Width

5-3/4 in

Length

7-3/4 in

Diameter

1 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5 3/4 x 7 3/4 x 1 in. (14.6 x 19.7 x 2.5 cm)

Material

Metal Unspecified, Rubber

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Minor corrosion of metal; normal wear.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Apparently, not on NYAC appraisal.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Relic Room