Pill counter in shape of a flat-bottom scoop

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Pill counter in shape of a flat-bottom scoop

Object ID:

1971.17347.1

Community:

Massachusetts, Hancock

Makers

Shaker

Description

Pill counter of white pine in the form of a flat bottomed scoop. Bottom of counter made from a piece of wood cut through to yield two pieces, each of half the total thickness. The top piece was then laid out into a grid five columns by five rows and 5/16" diameter holes drilled at the row/column intersections. The front edge is rounded over and the two sides and back have 1/4" high moldings nailed on to keep pills in the area with holes. To the rear, a handle is attached allowing the counter to be used as a scoop. Then excess pills can be carefully poured off leaving 25 pills in the holes.

Massachusetts Hancock

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