Sausage Stuffer, 1850-1900

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Artifact Overview

For centuries, American housemakers have preserved surplus meat products by turning them into sausage. Adding spices improved the taste of sausage, and kitchen tools like sausage stuffers improved the production process.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Sausage stuffer

Date Made

1850-1900

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Possibly made in England.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.3.13787

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cast Iron
Wood (Plant material)

Color

Dark gray
Dark brown

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in
Width: 10.75 in
Length: 25.25 in