Salt Shovel

Probably Nehemiah Norcross American

1770–1800

Not on view

(See 33.120.492 and .493 for pair.)

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Provenance

Title: Salt Shovel
Maker: Probably Nehemiah Norcross (1765–1804)
Date: 1770–1800
Geography: Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: L. 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Alphonso T. Clearwater, 1933
Object Number: 33.120.493
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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