Floor Sweeper

Date1900

Mediumwood

Dimensions55 × 14 × 9 1/2 in. (139.7 × 35.6 × 24.1 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Leroy Matthew

Object numberPC1975.64.29

DescriptionThis floor sweeper is comprised of a vertical pole attached to the flat bottom portion. The vertical pole is connected with a rectangular metal bar with protruding, rounded top edges. The bottom portion showcases a layered surface, with the front-facing side panel reading "Grand Rapids" in largely obscured lettering. The side portion of the bottom segment appears to include rounded wheels and a mechanical apparatus for rolling the device. The underside of this portion includes two parallel metal segments, with one reading "Important Directions", followed by informational text. A bristled section is visible in the middle, and a rope-like material lines the rectangular perimeter.

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