Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: First Floor Library

About this object

The shovel is made from brass. The scoop is flat at one end and rounded at the other. The sides are turned up to make a deep recess. It is attached to a wooden handle which is painted black.

Made from:

Brass -- wood

Made in:

England

Date made:

ca. 1800

Size:

35.6 cm (14 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

14.164.11

Class:

METAL

Signature marks:

MARK on handle: MADE IN ENGLAND OreCo

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973