Iron Tool

Description:

Scraper-like implement or tool with a long rod for the handle, ending in an oval loop at top and slotted at bottom to hold a flat piece of iron with incurved shoulders which, in turn, is also slotted to receive a flat, rectangular piece. Handle and shaped piece are secured together with two, offset rivets. No marks.

Date Made: 20th century

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Domestic Life, Domestic Furnishings

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Credit Line: Gift of Milton E. Kettler

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: DL.305956.0015Catalog Number: 305956.0015Accession Number: 305956

Object Name: implement

Physical Description: iron, wrought (overall material)Measurements: overall: 3/4 in x 41 in x 5 3/4 in; 1.905 cm x 104.14 cm x 14.605 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746af-421a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_318642

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