Description:

North America, United States, ca. late 19th to 20th century CE. A fascinating wood laundry stick or wash fork presenting a flared handle, a lengthy shaft, and 2 tines, all stained a hue of caramel and hand-carved with elaborate decoration. Used for stirring and lifting clothes in a wash tub, the utensil is incised with a star and the initials L.R.G. by the root, lattice and arrow motifs on the body, and a jumping fish and a moose with a moon, a heart, and the initials "I.O.F." on the handle. Size: 35" L x 2.6" W (88.9 cm x 6.6 cm)

Cf. Smithsonian National Museum of American History, accession number 1986.0526.

Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010

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  • Condition: Some abrasions, nicks, and scratches, as expected with age and use. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice patina.

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