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Foot Scraper

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal foot scraper by unknown artist. A metal foot scraper with a curved band and a long, thin handle. The band is made of metal and has a smooth, rounded edge. It is curved to fit around the foot, with one end featuring a fleur-de-lis design and the other end having a similar design but with a pointed tip. A long, thin handle extends from the center of the band, with a twisted design and a pointed tip at the bottom featuring three holes. The foot scraper has a decorative fleur-de-lis design on top and similar designs on each end of the band. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
1750–75
Medium
Wrought iron
Dimensions
599 × 618 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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