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Ice cleaving tool used to break large blocks of ice for Yum-Yum Ices brand, Hoboken, no date, ca.1950-1960.
Object/Artifact
Ice cleaving tool (breaking tool) used to break large blocks of ice into smaller ones for Italian ices prepared and sold under the Yum Yum brand, Hoboken, no date, circa 1950-1960. Iron with painted finish, 35-1/2" high. Forked blade: 5 tines, 5-1/2" wide. No manufacturer mark.
Item would have been used in family business operated by Nicola and Lucia Principe at various addresses in Hoboken. Donor was once an employee.
2007.058.0200
2007.058
Conti, Mike
Gift
Gift of Mike Conti.
1950 - 1960
Date: 1950-1960
Good
Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2007-08-22