Pouring Tool
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Artifact Overview
Large American tin manufactories emerged in the mid-1800s, and by the 1870s, they had evolved into fully-fledged tinware factories using steam-driven presses. Within a few decades, these and other large-scale operations had replaced most small tin shops. The manufacturer of this candy pouring tool specialized in confectionery equipment, producing everything from small tools to large candy making machines.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Tool
Date Made
circa 1880
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
66.72.7
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Color
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 4.375 in
Width: 9 in
Length: 12 in
Inscriptions
stamped on handle and body:
THOS. MILLS & BRO. / 1301 / N. 8TH ST. / PHILADA.
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Tin-plated iron, commonly called "tin," was the dominant material for utilitarian items in 19th-century America. It was lightweight, inexpensive, easy to clean, non-toxic, and durable. Tinware resisted corrosion and had a pleasing silvery appearance that could be enhanced through decoration. Middle-class Americans happily purchased tinware in place of equivalent housewares made from earlier materials like wood or pottery.