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Paddle

Object Name:
Paddle
Object ID:
1967.032.015
Place of Origin:
Enfield, NH
Date:
1900-1925
Description:
Butter paddle. Medium tan, fine-grained hardwood. Roughly rectangular working area, ~3.8" x 4.4". Flattened oval with slightly sharp sides. End flattened with slightly rounded corners. Working area tapers to oval cross-section handle with bulge in center. End of handle flat with slightly rounded edges. Evidence of parallel tool marks across width of both sides of working area. A few small irregular holes in bottom end. Some ridges on bottom surface, similar to tool marks on sides.
Material:
Wood
Dimensions:
H-1.7 W-3.8 L-11.8 inches Weight-11.4 oz
Credit Line:
Gift of Ethel Rock Millen
Subjects:
Beds
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