Wash Day Stick

Name/Title

Wash Day Stick

Entry/Object ID

2006.015.006

Description

c.1920. Handmade. Broken at the fork (see item 2006.015.007). Originally 36" long, now 26". Appears to be oak. Used for stirring clothes in a washpot, probably over a fire. Hand carved ring grooves at top and every 8" down stem, purpose unknown, possibly just decorative?