Contributed by Davistown Museum
Description
Used for gutting fish. A commonly encountered hand tool on the mackerel seiners of the 19th century.
Size: 7 5/8" long handle, 13/16" cutter.
About This Item
- Title: Mackerel plow, ca. 1650
- Creation Date: circa 1650
- Subject Date: circa 1650
- Media: Curved wood handle with a slate cutter
- Local Code: TAB1007
- Collection: Historic Maritime I (1620-1675): The First Colonial Dominion
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Davistown MuseumPO Box 346, 58 Main Street #4, Liberty, ME 04949
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