Meat Grinder, 1859-1865

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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

1859-1865

Creator Notes

Patented by Albert W. Hale of New Britain, Connecticut.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.50.72

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Metal

Color

Dark brown
Gray (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 12.5 in
Width: 10 in
Length: 33 in

Inscriptions

on top: PATENTED / MARCH 15 / 1859
Meat Grinder, 1859-1865