Dust Pans

Dust-Pans

These receptacles for holding dust and dirt are usually of japanned ware, sometimes of galvanized metal ware. The style which has a hood-shaped top is better than the open style, as the top prevents the dust from flying up as it is swept into the pan. Dust-pans now come with long handles, so that the person using them does not have to stoop over. The better grades have a firm steel edge, so that the pan will lie flat on the floor.