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Catalog Number |
2011.16.2 |
Object Name |
Cutter, Ice |
Description |
Ice jabber with wooden handle and two sharp metal (iron) spike endings at approximately right angles to one another; used to manuever ice blocks. One of the spikes is longer than the other, both have approximently triangular cross sections and have a hollowed out section. Riveted to the wood with a metal band to keep them in place. Handle has a tapered shaft. 48" wooden handle plus 7" metal fitting. On metal spike reads "Gifford Wood Co." Carved into the wood is some difficult to read letters, possibly "~ROV". Initials (possibly) on handle read: |
Date |
1905 - 1950 |
Year Range from |
1905 |
Year Range to |
1950 |
Subjects |
Ice cutting Ice industry Tools |
Search Terms |
Gifford-Wood Co. Ice Cutting Ice industry Ice Tools |
Material |
Wood/Metal/Iron |
Dimensions |
H-2 W-7 L-56.5 Dia-2 inches |
Source |
Fredieu, Robert |
Collection |
Arlington Historical Society Collection |