Sap Spout

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Sap Spout

Entry/Object ID

1976.43.255

Description

Metal spout (or spile) used for collecting sap from trees in order to make maple syrup. The spout is made of metal that is slightly curved, almost as if a completely cylindrical piece of metal was cut in half. There is a ridged lip on one end. Metal is a dark gray color with some rust on the inside. Object was clearly used.

Context

No known VT connection.

Acquisition

Accession

1976.43

Source or Donor

Tarshi, Andrew, Tarshi, Susan, Gay, Olivia, Ancel, Janet

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Kent Family Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Spout, Sap

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Tool, Maple Sugaring

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Processing Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Food Processing & Preparation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Width

3/4 in

Length

3 in

Material

Metal