Ladle
- Object Name:
- Ladle
- Object ID:
- 1972.519.12
- Description:
- Ladle with detachable handle. Wood. Medium brown carved wood handle. Front portion of handle that slides into bowl has slight taper to fit dovetail on bowl. Handle bends upward and is straight for about 9", then is straight and then bends down and is straight for about 3". Slight swelling on bottom side near end tip that tapers. Edges of handle portion are slightly rounded and smooth. Bowl and handle loosely attached with two new nails. Inscription on bottom surface of long portion of handle, in dark-colored pencil: "OLD FASHION LADEL".
Bowl: turned wood. Tapered dovetail slot across bottom surface, ~0.3" deep x 2.6" long x 0.5 to 0.6" wide. Several holes perforate bottom. Shallow rounded holes on slot surface. Turning marks on inside of bowl. Had matte surface. - Material:
- Wood
- Dimensions:
- W-0.065 L-15 D-0.6 Dia-4.9 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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