Butcher's scabbard and belt; unknown maker; 1940-1950; MT2014.4.1
Butcher's scabbard and belt
About this objectScabbard; butcher's scabbard and belt from the Mataura Freezing Works. We think it dates from the 1940s and is of the type that the last of the solo butchers would have used before the chain system was introduced in Mataura in 1947. This type of scabbard was also used following the introduction of chain mechanisation. They were replaced by plastic scabbards in the late 1950s to comply with new hygiene regulations.
Maker Maker RoleLeather worker
Date Made1940-1950
Place Made Medium and Materials
organic, animal, skin, cow leather
organic, vegetal, wood
stitched
Techniqueriveted
Measurements
w 90 mm x h 300 mm
medium
width measured at widest point
industry/mataura freezing works
Credit LineFrom the collection of the Mataura and Districts Historical Society Incorporated
Object Type Object numberMT2014.4.1
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