Conventional "L" shaped bookend of cast iron likely made as a memento of the maker, "LANCASTER IRON WORKS/ LANCASTER PA" which is inscribed in raised letters above a riveted boiler with a man wearing workman's clothing, leaning into the boiler and pushing a broom or similar tool. This scenario projects from the face of the bookend in dramatic relief. The floor or bottom of the bookend slopes down from the back to a much thinner front edge with slightly hollow corners. Reverse side of back and bottom have flat surfaces that show signs of grinding to remove roughness. Entire bookend is painted a bright coppery color but protruding surfaces have darkened. Reverse side of back upright has a large concavity matching the swell of the protruding boiler in front.
Pocket of corrosion under workman's foot; additional corrosion/oxidation on reverse side of upright. Paint dulled and soiled except for recessed areas.
Object ID
2014.003.2
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Credit
Gift of Barbara Breneman. In Memory of Robert Posey Breneman.
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