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Iron, Barking

Object number94.51.374

Date1880-1900

Mediumsteel, wood, cotton, adhesive

Credit LineTransfer from Carnegie Museum of Natural History

DescriptionTree barker made of steel and wood.Dimensions1.75 x 26.5 in. (4.4 x 67.3 cm)
Historical NotesTree barker used to strip bark from certain types of trees such as hemlock and hickory. The bark was often used in the tanning industry to tan animal skins. Transferred from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History (CMNH), originally donated by Edward R. Roll on March 23, 1972. Used by Edward R. Roll's father-in-law J.M. Summerville in the Cooks County Area.Label TextA barking spud was used to strip bark from trees such as hemlock and hickory. The bark was then employed in the tanning industry to condition animal skins.

Previous owner J. M. Summerville

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