Hog Scraper

Object/Artifact

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The Cardinal Collection

Name/Title

Hog Scraper

Entry/Object ID

2022.2.58.01

Description

Likely dating back to the nineteenth or early twentieth century, this wood and metal hog scraper was used to remove hair from the hog's hide after it was slaughtered and immersed in hot water to loosen the hairs. Similar hog scrapers are still in use today.

Location

Building

Kennedy Stone House

Ohio State Park

Salt Fork State Park