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Catalog Number |
2020.003.002 |
Object Name |
Knife, Beet-Topping |
Description |
A sugar beet knife was used for 'topping' 11" bladed knive with slight concave curve and a angled tip with a hook attached at the point curving upwards. Hook is shaped slightly like a cows horn. The handle has the initials 'CS' carved, same side as a sticker with the presumed price for a sale of $3.00. |
Date |
1940 c |
Collection |
Brighton Historic Preservation |
Caption |
2020.003.002a |
Search Terms |
beet knife topping Great Western Sugar farm labor harvest |
Collector |
Brighton Historic Preservation |
Condition Notes |
Some wear where it would have topped the beet. |
Accession number |
2020.003 |
Catalog date |
2020-07-21 |