Honey Extractor, 1890-1900
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Artifact Overview
A swarm of bees captured Amos Root's attention in 1869. He began publishing Gleanings in Bee Culture in 1873 and included testimonials about this "Novice extractor." Root improved the extractor over 25 years. Beekeepers used a galvanized metal version by 1898, advertised as stronger and more durable than earlier versions, to separate honey from comb to satisfy a growing number of honey consumers.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Honey extractor
Date Made
1890-1900
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1823.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Gray (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 24 in
Width: 17.5 in
Length: 19 in
Inscriptions
on top:
NOVICE HONEY EXTRACTOR MEDINA O
in faded letters on front:
NOVICE'S / HONEY / EXTRACTOR
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