Lobster Claw Pegs
When lobsters are caught their claws need to be immobilized to keep them from pinching the fishermen or other lobsters. In the past hand-whittled lobster plugs like these from Machias were inserted into the claw to keep it from opening. Today, fishermen use rubber claw bands hooked around the claws with a banding tool.
Database ID:
2001.25
Year:
1970
Geographic Location:
Machias, Maine
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