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Trowel, Smoothing

Object number95.45.1

Mediumwood, metal

Credit LineGift of Angela Pasquale

DescriptionCement trowel. Flat metal smoother that forms a triangle. Wooden handle.Dimensions9.5 x 2 x 3 in. (24.1 x 5.1 x 7.6 cm)
Historical NotesUsed by Fortunato Cavaliere. Used in the building of his patio and brick oven.Label TextA native of Nusco, Italy, Cavaliere Fortunato used this smoothing trowel during his work as a stonemason and marble cutter. After purchasing a modest home in Beechview, Fortunato designed and built a marble inlaid patio and a brick bread oven in the rear of his house. Both were built with the help of the smoothing trowel seen here.

Previous owner Fortunato Cavaliere

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