Holey Board, Batman!

Apr
13

My mother had this tea cart with one of her silver tea services on top, and below she had a collection of vintage kitchen tools along with a cutting board.
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There is a potato masher, two graters, a handheld mixer, and a measuring cup.
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And an interesting cutting board. I’m not sure if the cutting board is actually as old as the tools–it looks fairly new, actually, but the interesting thing about it are the holes. I’ve never seen a cutting board like that before. My sister showed me these pictures and was curious about it, so I’m asking you!

Are they holes for draining juices when slicing things like, say, tomatoes or fruit?

Are they holes for (more) pegs to hang things up? Is it just a decorative board?

Are they doorways for evil spirits to escape the kitchen?

Tell me your ideas, real…..or imaginary!

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