Wooden Shovel

Name/Title

Wooden Shovel

Description

Peel-like wooden shovel

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1820 - 1830

Time Period

19th Century

Place

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1825. Is very crudely hewn.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

19 cm

Length

78 cm

Dimension Notes

Width measured at maximum width of shovel

Material

Wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Notes

Signs of wood deterioration, especially at base of shovel.