Hog Scraper

Name/Title

Hog Scraper

Entry/Object ID

1971.J.008

Description

Hog Scraper-"used to remove bristles from hogs after they were scalded." Shaped wooden handle, with slightly concave metal circular scraper attatched at right angle to handle. Blade secured to handle with nut over threaded metal rod. Wood darkened with grime - close grained (probably hardwood.)

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

John, May & Joseph

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Jan-71

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Scraper, Hog

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Tool, Butchering

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Processing Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Food Processing & Preparation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

hog scraper

Create Date

November 16, 2022

Update Date

May 16, 2025