Ear Punch

Object/Artifact

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Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Ear Punch

Entry/Object ID

2020.30.1a-x

Description

A metal instrument with black handles and rectangular plier ends with a track on one side into which several metal blocks with needles can be attached. The needles form numbers. The needles are pressed against what seems to be a rubber covering. The top is marked, "C.H. Dana Co. Inc. Hyde Park, Vermont".

Use

Used to tattoo the ears of livestock for identification purposes

Context

Made by C.H. Dana Company, Inc., of Hyde Park, Vermont.

Acquisition

Accession

2020.30

Source or Donor

Greene, Teresa Teixeira

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

C. H. Dana Company, Incorporated

Place

Town

Hyde Park

County

Lamoille County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Pattern, Ear

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Tool, Ear Marking

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Tool, Animal Identification

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Animal Care Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Animal Husbandry T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials