Tool, Chicory Scoop, 19th Century

Historical information

One of Phillip Islands earliest industries was chicory farming. The first kiln was constructed in 1870. The chicory scoop was used for turning the chicory over on a mesh floor above the furnace. This scoop was imported from Europe in the late 1880's.

Physical description

Chicory scoop with wooden handle, wooden scoop and steel joins and reinforcments.

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