Collection Highlights
Robert Fulton (1765-1815)
1798
1976.56
Probably Cont
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Hog yoke
Object name
Hog yoke
Date
1800-1900
Medium
Wood, iron
Dimensions
Overall: 24 x 2 in. ( 61 x 5.1 cm )
Description
Wood hog yoke consisting of two horizontal pieces with holes pierced at ends and two tapering vertical pieces or pegs which fit through these holes; one peg held high in place with a hand wrought iron nail.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1938.293
Gallery Label
According to the donor, this item was called a hog poke and was used around obstinate pigs' necks to stop them from going under the gate or through the fence.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
