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On Display: House - Shaker Dwelling Room
Dust pan
circa 1850 (1840-1860)
Description
A Shaker craftsman in New England or New York made this tin dustpan around 1850. The dustpan is made of crimped sheet metal with a dark, japanned finish. The long, turned maple handle connects to a slot on the back of the pan.
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
New England or New York; United States; North America
Materials
- Maple
- Tin
Museum Object Number
2026.0004.011 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Anonymous Donors
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Complete Details
Object Number
2026.0004.011 A, B
Object Name
Dust pan
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
New England or New York; United States; North America
Date
circa 1850 (1840-1860)
Subject(s)
- Shaker
Materials
- Maple
- Tin
Dimensions (inches)
31 (H) x 13 (W) x 9 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
78.74 (H) x 33.02 (W) x 22.86 (D)