Ice cutter, Canterbury, NH

Object ID:

1961.12893.1

Community:

New Hampshire, Canterbury

Description

Ice cutter. Wedge-shaped iron blade transitions to socket. Fit into socket is carved wooden handle shaft with bulbous end.

Notes

For more on the Shakers' harvesting of ice, see blog post: https://shakerml.org/ready-cool-milk-broth-necessity-ice/

New Hampshire Canterbury Church Family

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