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Salt Shovel

Metalworker Robert Best (silversmith) (American, 1790–1830)

Date1812-1819

Place createdCincinnati, Ohio, United States, North America

Mediumsilver

Dimensions3 3/8 × 3/4 in. (8.6 × 1.9 cm)

ClassificationsMetal

DepartmentDecorative Arts and Design

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Jane Sikes Hagemen

Accession Number2002.83

On View

On display

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