Shovel

identifier
ID 1127
morphology
craft
craft
craft
holotype
MOT V 88.0481 L=90cm WD=20cm WT=2030gr. Inscription: made in Canada Pat. T10 025.
holotype
MOT V 2000.0064 L=92cm WD=20cm WT=1550gr
description

Broad, slightly concave, straight or pointed shovel. It is made of sheet steel. Typically the short handle ends in a D handle.

The ballast shovel serves to move sand, gravel, chippings, coal (see charging shovel) and the like.

See also the masonry shovel. [MOT]