Dough Bowl/Trencher

Object/Artifact

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Historic Stonington

Name/Title

Dough Bowl/Trencher

Entry/Object ID

2022.602.005

Description

An oblong wooden dough bowl/trencher made on the Birchwood Dairy farm in the late 19th century. Measures approximately 19 inches long, 10.25 inches across and 3 inches deep. Inside is marked with many gouges, and may have been stored outside due to the holes in the wood. Bottom shows signs of burning and cracking. Object is still very sturdy.

Collection

McShane Collection

Made/Created

Notes

Date: 19th century