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Museum purchase, 1996.63.0  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Flour Scoop
Museum purchase, 1996.63.0 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Flour Scoop

MakerMade by Cuff Smith 1756 - 1822
Dateabout 1800
MediumWood
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (handle length x height x width): 5 3/8 x 4 1/4 x 9in. (13.7 x 10.8 x 22.9cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Description[Wooden scoop with handle. Scoop itself is in an acorn-like shape, with a slight point at the rim near the handle. The bottom is flat and the sides are slightly uneven; the handle is octagonal, and come out from the bowl at an angle slightly higher than 90 degrees. The scoop is worn, with a large piece lacking at the edge opposite the handle. The wood is slightly separating in the inside curve of the scoop.]
Object number1996.63.0
InscribedHandwritten on a paper label adhered to the bowl of the scoop: "Flour Scoop / made by / Cuff / Son of Venter [sic] Smith formerly Aftrican Prince / who came to East Haddam / over 100 years ago. / Exhibited by E. May Countryman."
Handwritten in blue pencil on bottom: "Mrs. Countryman."
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