On View
On viewShovel
Artist
Moses Abbott
Date1700s
Dimensions27.92 × 96.45 cm (11 × 38 in.)
MarkingsPainted inscription on blade: "CAPTAIN MOSES ABBOTT/ BEFORD MINUTEMAN." The remains of a paper envelope attached to the front of the shovel blade were larely removed in 1980.
Credit LineGift of Mr. Edgar J. Rollins (1942)
Object numberH2068.1
DescriptionOak. Perforated "D" handle. Shovel made entirely of a single piece of oak. Large, flat, scoop-like blade, rounded up at edges. Bottom edge of blade straight, top corners rounded. Shaft section slightly curved. Handle flat, with rounded lower corners and hole cut through to make hand hold. Painted inscription on blade. Apparently unfinished.
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