Meat grinder, 1840-1875
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By the mid-1800s, Americans could use grinders instead of mincing knives to cut, chop, and prepare meat for cooking. Grinders like this one saved time and made food processing more efficient.
By the mid-1800s, Americans could use grinders instead of mincing knives to cut, chop, and prepare meat for cooking. Grinders like this one saved time and made food processing more efficient.
Artifact
Meat grinder
Date Made
1840-1875
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.86.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant Material)
Iron (Metal)
Color
Black (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Width: 16 in
Depth: 7 in
Height: 7 in
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