Apple Parer, 1866-1870
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Lots of new labor-saving kitchen gadgets appeared on the market during the late 19th century. This mechanical apple parer, patented in 1866, made quick work of the task. All the user had to do was place the apple on the prong, turn the crank -- then let the blade arm do the rest of the work.
Lots of new labor-saving kitchen gadgets appeared on the market during the late 19th century. This mechanical apple parer, patented in 1866, made quick work of the task. All the user had to do was place the apple on the prong, turn the crank -- then let the blade arm do the rest of the work.
Artifact
Apple parer
Date Made
1866-1870
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Home Arts
Object ID
38.309.1505
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Susan Stebbins Stark.
Material
Cast iron
Wood (Plant material)
Dimensions
Height: 8.75 in
Width: 5.25 in
Diameter: 4 in
Inscriptions
marked on clamp: PAT. NOV. 11/1866 (?)
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