Commercially manufactured spade. Cast steel blade split at center of top for handle shaft insertion. Blade extended from split forming straps which are riveted through the top and bottom of the handle shaft. The ash handle shaft terminates in a "D"-handle, reinforced with iron or steel rivets. Top edges of spade blade covered by step plates.
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Shaker Museum Spade, Garden. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=21499. Accessed on November 29, 2024
