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Winnowing Basket

19th century
Wood
H. 36 cm
L. 134 cm
D. 79.5 cm
After threshing, the grain was shaken in a special ‘winnowing' basket. Being lighter, the straw, dust, and other waste were shaken out of the basket, leaving only the grain behind.
Musée de la civilisation Collection, donated by Hôtel des Encans de Montréal, 89-3445

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