Spout, Sap
- Object Name:
- Spout, Sap
- Object ID:
- 1973.002.02
- Description:
- Spile, carved wood, for maple sap. Long cylindrical spile with lengthwise hole for sap. Hole is about 0.2" in diameter. Multiple tool marks on outside from carving to make it roughly round. The small end is carved to have four sides leading to a point. Evidence of wood pealed back on outer surface where it was pushed into a hole in a sugar maple tree.
- Material:
- Wood
- Dimensions:
- L-7.7 Dia-1.1 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Roger Sanborn
- Subjects:
- Maple sugar industry
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