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Object Name
Ice Pick
Object Number
2011-35-6
Description
Ice pick with round, wooden handle and long, pointed iron pick. Stamped on one side in black lettering, "GEO. R. CRUTCH/ICE DEALER."
Comment
George Crutch owned an ice business located on East Street where it crosses the Bantam River. Crutch mechanized his refrigeration process and opened a meat locker with individual freezers.
Category
Tools and Equipment for Materials
Date Made
c.1900
Materials
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Ice Pick