Tool, Pharmaceutical

Object ID:
1971.17338.1
Community:
Massachusetts, Hancock
Makers
Shaker
Description

Pill counter consisting of a triangular frame with bottom extending from base of triangle to its apex where it ends shy of the apex creating an aperture for pills to fall through. Sorter is of white pine. The proper right side of the triangle extends beyond the triangle base by 3 11/16" and is cut to a handle shape. The inside of this side is chamfered allowing the user to hold the handle and scoop up a quantity of pills for counting.

Massachusetts Hancock

Massachusetts Hancock

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Shaker Museum Tool, Pharmaceutical. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=20869. Accessed on September 20, 2024

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