historic brooms
*Our brooms are hand made using antique equipment.
*We use 100% broomcorn in our brooms (no cheap fillers).
*Natural (tan color) broomcorn is used.
*These brooms are as historically correct as we have been able to research.
*Dates are from pre-1800 to 1960. For present day brooms, see 'Broom' page.
Early Shaker (1790-1842) is made using raw broomcorn stems for outer coat, broomcorn is attached with wire covered with linen. Blunt cut finish of broomcorn on handle. Flat broom. Has slim shoulders. 3 rows of waxed linen stitching. Blunt cut tips. #HB-206 $84.00 plus $25.00 shipping
Shaker (1842-1870) has hurl for outer coat, slim shoulders. Broomcorn is attached with wire (add $4.00 for linen covering wire). Blunt cut finish of broomcorn on handle. Flat broom. Has slim shoulders. 3 rows of waxed linen stitching. Blunt cut tips. #HB-207 $72.00 plus $25.00 shipping.
Shaker Style (1870-1960) is very similar to today's broom, stitched with 4 rows of waxed linen. Blunt cut tips. Old broom label on handle, no tag. Parlor finish of broomcorn on handle. # HB-208 $69.00 plus $25.00 shipping.
Whisk Round (pre 1800) simple round. #HB-209 $44.00
Whisk Early Shaker (1790-1850) wood handle. HB-210 $44.00
Whisk Shaker (1850-1930) hurl handle with plush cap. #HB-211 $44.00
Whisk Shaker Style (1930-1960) modern style whisk. #HB-212 $44.00
Pioneer (pre-1800) Round broom, raw broomcorn attached with wire covered with linen. Blunt cut finish of broomcorn on handle. 60" - 65" overall length, untrimmed tips.
#HB-213 $79.00 plus $25.00 shipping
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