Meat Grinder, 1775-1875

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Artifact Overview

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

Artifact Details

Artifact

Meat grinder

Date Made

1775-1875

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

24.57.30

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Iron (Metal)

Color

Brown
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 18 in
Width: 23 in
Length: 8 in

Inscriptions

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Meat Grinder, 1775-1875