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- Label, "J. Berry's Fine Confections," 1886-1905 -
- 1886-1905
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Label, "J. Berry's Fine Confections," 1886-1905
- Kiss Knocker Taffy Cutting Machine, circa 1880 - Cutting a long roll of soft, sticky candy, like taffy, into smaller pieces -- ready to be wrapped and sold -- takes time and a lot of work. Cutting machines, like this one, made the job easier. With a crank of the handle, the roll is cut into bite-sized pieces. Thomas Mills and Brother made this and other confectioner's tools in the late 1800s.
- circa 1880
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Kiss Knocker Taffy Cutting Machine, circa 1880
Cutting a long roll of soft, sticky candy, like taffy, into smaller pieces -- ready to be wrapped and sold -- takes time and a lot of work. Cutting machines, like this one, made the job easier. With a crank of the handle, the roll is cut into bite-sized pieces. Thomas Mills and Brother made this and other confectioner's tools in the late 1800s.
- Candy Roller Mold, circa 1890 -
- circa 1890
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Candy Roller Mold, circa 1890
- Pouring Tool - 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.
- circa 1880
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Pouring Tool
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.
- Pouring Tool, circa 1800 -
- circa 1800
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Pouring Tool, circa 1800