Cutter, Potato

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Cutter, Potato

Entry/Object ID

824

Description

Material: wood, metal. Size: 11 1/4" W. x 24" L. Description: two parallel wooden slats create base - wood square nailed to two wooden slats - metal blade in center of square creates four equal sections inside square - metal eye hook on one end.

Context

Made by Edgar A. Skiff, father of Carrie Wood. It was placed over a pail and the potato was placed in the center. The potato was cut into four pieces by a wooden mallet. When planted, the potato nourished the eye. Hand made and used in the 1920s. 3-2007 mallet missing.

Cataloged By

pauline

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Cutter, Potato

Class

Agricultural T & E

Category

Tools & Eq for Materials

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

March 19, 2007

Update Date

November 21, 2024