Collection Highlights
Parure
ca. 1820
1920.11-17
Cut steel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Wheelbarrow
Object name
Wheelbarrow
Date
1804-1824
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 11 x 23 3/4 x 9 1/4 in. ( 27.9 x 60.3 x 23.5 cm )
Description
Toy wheelbarrow, constructed of pieces of hand-hewn wood nailed together, including single wheel at front, curved sides, upright planks nailed to each side (two to stabilize load, other two for wheelbarrow to rest on, balanced by front wheel), and two handles at rear narrowing to ends.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Garrett H. Winter
Object Number
1943.379
Gallery Label
According to accession records, this wheelbarrow was made by Charles Duell of Thurman, Warren County, New York in 1804-1824.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
