Broom
- Object Name:
- Broom
- Object ID:
- 1973.514.02
- Description:
- Broom. Bristles, wood, and paint. Rectangular broom piece at bottom with rounded beveled sides that converge near handle hole. Threaded handle that fits into bottom piece. Light brown bristles, grouped in tufts; some tufts missing. Six rows of 13 tufts. Turned handle with two swelled sections, one at top and one near top. Pointed, turned finial on end; turned rib adjacent to it. Between swelled sections, two turned ribs with flat area between them. Near handle, 6" of straight column, then turned rib above where it goes into bottom portion. General yellow background color. Looks to be gold toned but tarnished floral decorations on each side of handle below ends and below central decoration. Some black bands adjacent to turned ribs and near edges of decorative areas. Appears to be some floral and possibly fruit decorations on bottom portion but paint flaked away enough to make description of decorative content.
- Material:
- Wood
Fiber - Dimensions:
- H-27.5 W-10 D-4.5 inches Weight-9.75 oz
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- Subjects:
- Brooms and brushes
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