Scoop

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Scoop

Entry/Object ID

VC.59.775

Description

Scoop, or skimmer; rectangular handle, curved, with hook at end (for hanging on bucket or churn); generally round scoop, concavely hollowed.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1700 - 1833

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

5-7/8 in

Length

11 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5 7/8 x 11 in. (14.9 x 27.9 cm)

Material

Maple

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Miscellaneous: Used for removing cream from milk (skimmer); for removing butter from churn (scoop), or working butter free of water (paddle). General-purpose dairy tool. Only photo found in object file 9/12/00 EHG

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Manor, Milk Room