Food Grinder, 1800-1900

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Artifact Overview

By the mid-1800s, Americans could use grinders instead of mincing knives to cut, chop, and prepare food for cooking. Grinders like this one saved time and made food processing more efficient.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Grinder (Culinary tool)

Date Made

1800-1900

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

30.1746.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Iron (Metal)

Color

Brown
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 12.375 in
Width: 27 in
Length: 18 in