Name/Title
Turquoise painted Cast Iron and Galvanized Metal Grinder with Gold accents, c. 1910-1920Entry/Object ID
1995.134.10Description
Acc. No. 95.134.10
Subject Category: HOUSEHOLD
Date or Period: CIRCA 1910-1920
Object: GRINDER
Description:
MEAT OR VEGETABLE GRINDER OF ELABORATE CAST IRON-GALVANIZED METAL COMBINATION. CAST IRON IS PAINTED TURQUOISE BLUE, ACCENTUATED WITH GOLD. THERE IS A NATURAL WOOD HANDLE ON THE CRANK, WHICH IS REPEATED AS A MASHER OR PLUNGER. GRATER IS ATTACHED TO A TABLE OR COUNTERTOP BY A SCREW MECHANISM.
SIZE: 14" LONG.
History of Object:
FOOD GRINDER USED BY THE BLAKE-DYER FAMILIES AT 2008 CLINTON AVENUE, ALAMEDA.
Acquired from:
DOROTHY R. DYER
Date: 17 JUN 95
