Starrett Meat Chopper, circa 1870
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Artifact Overview
This hand-cranked chopper was the first machine patent of famed precision tool inventor Laroy S. Starrett. Commonly known as a "meat hasher," it uses gears to drive a chopping blade while the barrel rotates. American homemakers used the Starrett meat chopper to process food more efficiently.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Meat chopper
Date Made
circa 1870
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Patented by L.S. Starrett and manufactured by the Athol Machine Co. of Athol, Massachusetts.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.31.60
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Cast iron
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 15 in
Width: 20 in
Length: 13.5 in
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