Tool, Ice Harvesting
2021.4656.02
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Title
Ice measuring toolCreation Date
1900 – 1950Materials
Dimensions
26 in. H x 3 in. W
Description
Ice measuring tool used by Lorenz Gades in Glenwood, Minnesota. The tool is inserted into a small hole in the ice, the little hook on the end catches the underside of the ice, so the thickness of the ice can be accurately measured prior to harvesting.Related People and Organizations
Minnewaska Ice Company
Gades, Lorenz