If you had a suspicion that this was an old-fashioned washing paddle then you have a good eye! These paddles were sometime given as gifts to young girls or brides, especially in Europe, which explains why the piece is so lovingly carved. These large paddles would be used to agitate the laundry by hand on wash day.

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5) This metal tool has a handle which slides along the length. Also present is a grid on the bottom.

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