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On Display: House - Readbourne Parlor
Shovel (Fire shovel)
1770-1800
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Materials
- Iron
- Brass
Museum Object Number
1960.1193.002
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1960.1193.002
Object Name
Shovel (Fire shovel)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Date
1770-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Back of shaft, near shoulders
Inscription: "AI" chased in capitals.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Brass
Techniques
- Wrought
- Cast
Dimensions (inches)
1.575 (H) x 7.48 (W) x 32.402 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4 (H) x 19 (W) x 82.3 (L)