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1995.15.2

ID Number: 1995.15.2
Category: Recreational Artifacts
Sub-category: toy
Item Type: steam
Item Name: shovel
Maker: Delafield, William Jr.
Materials: WOOD, UNKNOWN METAL, STEEL
Measurements: overall: 20 3/4 in x 6 in x 7 1/2 in
Description: Chain pulley and crank 4-wheel base; swivel compartment; steam pipe
History: Edward and Arthur Penwill's father, George Penwill, who died in 1925 had the steam shovel (995.15.2) and dump truck (995.15.1) made for Edward in approximately 1922. George Penwill served as Member of the Windsor School Board. Arthur was born in 1924. The steam shovel and dump truck were patterned after full-sized ones used by city of Windsor at the tim e(c.1922). The toys were used by Edward and Arthur and their children and grandchildren - 3 generations. The steam shovel used to have a weight in the cab in order to provide balance when the shovel went up the weight was lost somtime during the last 70 years (from time of donation).
Collection Name: Museum Windsor
Subject (Fre): Y

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