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Collections Highlights – Hog Scraper

by Alana Reese
February 14, 2020
Vintage woodworking tool on textured surface.

Hog Scraper

Date: 1865–1935

This tool is a piece of food processing equipment, and was used for removing hair from hide when butchering hogs. This iron hog scraper is necessary for cleaning the hair off of the animal. It is located in the Food Storage room.

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