Title

Head Spade

Mediumsteel

Dimensions[H] __[W]Head- 4", End- 2 1/4" __[D] __[Diam] __[L]41 1/2"

Donor credit lineGift of Mr. Jonathan Howland

Object number2020.7.1

Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum

DescriptionBlade stamped “Macy” (probably Edwin B. Macy, early 20th century) and “cast steel”. This spade has an elongated socket reinforcement similar to 00.206.191. Shaft and socket may be iron but appear to be steel contiguous with the blade, much pitted, traces of original orange paint.

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