Kiss Knocker Taffy Cutting Machine, circa 1880
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Artifact Overview
Cutting a long roll of soft, sticky candy, like taffy, into smaller pieces -- ready to be wrapped and sold -- takes time and a lot of work. Cutting machines, like this one, made the job easier. With a crank of the handle, the roll is cut into bite-sized pieces. Thomas Mills and Brother made this and other confectioner's tools in the late 1800s.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Machine
Date Made
circa 1880
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2017.0.34.449
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cast iron
Brass (Alloy)
Metal
Paint (Coating)
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 11.75 in
Length: 12.25 in
Inscriptions
on one side of base:
T. MILLS & BRO. / PHILAD. PA
on opposite side of base:
T. MILLS / & BRO INC. / PHILA. PA.
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