Decorated Hearth Broom New England, early 19th century, finely painted and stencil-decorated with leaf motifs, gold and red on black, horsehair brush, 20-1/2 in., losses to horsehair bristles, abrasions and wear at bristles, otherwise good condition with light surface wear and paint losses. Provenance: Collection of Ted and Betty Stvan losses to horsehair bristles, abrasions and wear at bristles, otherwise good condition with light surface wear and paint losses