Mackerel Plow
Contributed by Davistown Museum
Item 14584
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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.
Other Information
- Title: Mackerel Plow
- Subject Date: 1620 - 1675
- 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
For more information about this item, contact:
Davistown Museum
PO Box 346, 58 Main Street #4, Liberty, ME 04949
(207) 288-5126
http://www.davistownmuseum.org
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LC Subject Headings
Fishing and trapping tools and equipment
Fishing industry--Equipment and supplies
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