Skilcraft whisk broom

Broom, Whisk

Accession Number: 2011.33

Description: Yellow corn bristle whisk broom; stitched with three bands of red cord 6" up from the tip; handle bound with three bands of steel wire, capped with nickel-plated pommel with D-ring swivel hook; cloth label tucked into middle wire band on handle, "Skilcraft Quality/GEORGIA FACTORY FOR THE BLIND/Bainbridge & Atlanta Georgia".

Height: 11

Width: 6

Depth: 1.5

Date Made: ca. 1960

Maker: Georgia Factory for the Blind

Place of Origin: Bainebridge, GA

Credit Line: Museum Purchase, 2011.33.

Subjects: Rehabilitation Blindness Sheltered Workshops

Dimension Notes: Overall

Made: Georgia Factory for the Blind

Material: Corn, steel

Updated: 07/14/2011