I've heard of these before and I've seen photos of a few, including some built right into the steps or iron railings of 19th-century houses. But I've never come across one in Albany before. Until this weekend, when on my way to the St. Patrick's Day Parade, I veered off of Dove Street and onto Chestnut....and this caught my eye.
These were essential to household cleanliness and health in the days before the automobile did away with "road dirt."
ReplyDeleteI still see them or a brush where you can wipe your feet!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen one in Albany, either! I have one at my house at the back door. It's for when I come in from the muddy garden.
ReplyDeleteCharleston, SC still has a lot of antique ones on doorsteps!
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