University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
90/12
Description
This is a carcass scraper made from part of a hoof with an iron blade attached. It was used for scraping hair off pig carcasses. It's origin is not known.
Physical description
1 carcass scraper: hoof; metal; good condition
Object name
Scraper, carcass
Material
Metal, Hoof
Associated subject
PROCESSING : butchery and fish processing
Pig
Pork
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_15715.tif - High resolution image