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Catalog Number

02-116-1

Object Name

Washer, Clam

Description

Clam Washer. Very heavy. Wood base. Board at bottom attached to each end of base to hold motor. Metal drum fits down inside which holds water for washing clams. Hollow drum fits down inside it which holds clams that are being washed. Has wood frame covered with screen. Has wood ends approx. 24 1/2" dia. A piece of metal pipe attached at center of each wood end, one measuring 2 1/2" and the other 4 3/4" used for holding drum inside metal drum and can turn hollow drum when attached to the motor. Painted turquoise, drum is white.

Accession number

02-116

Cataloged by

Fulton, Judy M.

Lexicon category

4: T&E For Materials