Title

Fork Loop Crimper

Date19th Century
Mediumwhale ivory, metal
Dimensions1 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 5 3/4 in. (3.8 × 3.8 × 14.6 cm)
Object number00.146.20
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionA pie crimper with a fork, straight shaft with lathe turnings, and plain saddle carved and turned in one piece; the three-tine (three-prong) fork incorporates a large, thumb-like loop below (as for hanging); fluted whale ivory wheel; nonferous metal axle. Paper label "62".
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