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Fire Shovel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a shovel titled "Fire Shovel" by artist unknown. The shovel has a long handle with a metal piece at the top. The handle is dark-colored and appears to be made of metal or wood. The shovel head is also dark-colored and appears to be made of metal. It has a curved shape with a flat bottom. The shovel head is attached to the handle by a small metal piece. The background of the image is white. The shovel is centered in the image and casts a slight shadow on the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1770–1800
Medium
Brass, iron
Culture
American
Dimensions
335 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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