Sugar Shovel

Walter Pitkin American

1830–50

Not on view

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Title: Sugar Shovel
Maker: Walter Pitkin (1808–1885)
Date: 1830–50
Geography: Made in Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: L. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Alphonso T. Clearwater, 1933
Object Number: 33.120.453
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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