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.
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Shaker Museum Tool, Pharmaceutical. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=20869. Accessed on January 17, 2025
