Handmade Apple Parer, 1840-1865

Apples were an important part of a mid-1800s diet. Americans used them in a variety of foods, but preparing this useful fruit took time and a lot of work. This ingenious device made that work quicker and easier. An apple was placed on the tines, then turned as a blade removed the peel. Pushing the apple through the corer and sectioning blades completed the job.