U. S. B. F.—868. PLATE IX. 
FIG. 1—ONE FORM OF BOX OR WOODEN COOKER, USED AT POINTS IN 
MARYLAND. 
The crabs are removed by taking out the wedges shown at the ends and thus allowing 
the front side of the box to drop forward. 
FIG. 2.—A BARREL COOKER USED AT ANNAPOLIS. 
After cooking, the barrels are lifted by the rope and pulley and swung on a crane over 
the picking tables. 
