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Cherry Lugs (2)

Identifier:
1994.34.1-2
Description:

A wooden, rectangular crate. Lug is both the name of the container and a specific weight and measure associated with cherry and fruit orchards. Commonly used until the 1960s when mechanical tree shakers became prevalent. The crate says 'Pear Grange Fruit Exchange'; 'Michigan Fruit Canners Inc.' from Northport, Michigan.
 
Date:
1955 – 1965
Materials:
Wood
Dimensions:
6" h 22.5" w 10.5" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift Of Shirley Agosa
Exhibits/Programs:
Anishinabek: The People of this Place (1995 – 2025)

Anishinaabek: The Original People of This Place (after 2026)

Redesign of the Anishinabek: The People of this Place exhibit. Ideas for potential artifacts.


Related Entity:
Don and Shirley Agosa (donor)
Don and Shirley Agosa were American-Indian cherry farmers in Omena, MI.