Yoke, Wooden Bucket Carrier; Unknown maker; 1910-1920; WY.2005.4
Yoke, Wooden Bucket Carrier
About this objectThis wooden yoke came from the Holms property at Waimahaka. It was used by dairy workers to help them carry two heavy milk buckets at a time. The yoke fitted behind the neck, and the weight was taken across the shoulders. The buckets were hung on chains.
Maker Maker RoleMaker
Date Made1910-1920
Period1910s
Place Made Medium and Materialsorganic, processed material, vegetal, wood
Inscription and Markson front in ink: 'WY005004'
Measurementsh 60 mm x w 780 mm x d 140 mm
Subject and Association Keywords Object Type Object numberWY.2005.4
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