Shovel, Coal
- Object Name:
- Shovel, Coal
- Object ID:
- 2008.020
- Place of Origin:
- Syracuse, NY
- Date:
- 1900-1920
- Description:
- Coal shovel, used by Boston Maine Railroad, probably in New Hampshire. Wooden handle, stamped "B M" on face. Steel tang stamped "SANDERSON [B]EST STEEL / 3 / BM.R.R." Tang is riveted to handle and to blade. Handle has two rivets for reinforcement.
- Material:
- Metal
Steel
Wood - Dimensions:
- W-11.5 L-39.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Purchased by donors at Concord Antique Gallery, 19 Storrs Street, Concord, NH, 12/23/2004.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Joan Desmarais and Douglas Copeley
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