Landers, Frary & Clark "Corona" Corn Mill, 1909-1925

Summary

The Landers, Frary & Clark company--organized in Connecticut in 1842--manufactured a wide variety of housewares. In the early 20th century, the company sold corn mills like this one to Americans, providing an efficient way to grind corn into meal for cooking.

The Landers, Frary & Clark company--organized in Connecticut in 1842--manufactured a wide variety of housewares. In the early 20th century, the company sold corn mills like this one to Americans, providing an efficient way to grind corn into meal for cooking.

Artifact

Corn mill

Date Made

1909-1925

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.40.214

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cast Iron

Color

Dark brown
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Length: 17 in

Width: 12 in

Height: 17.5 in

Inscriptions

on front: PAT. / AUG 31 09 / "CORONA" / CORN MILL on back: LANDERS / FRARY & CLARK / NEW BRITAIN / CONN. U.S.A.

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