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

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

Starrett Meat Chopper, circa 1870