Sifter

Object/Artifact

East Tennessee Historical Society

Name/Title

Sifter

Entry/Object ID

2004.30.103

Description

Metal can serving as a way to measure and sift a substance. Top of can has been cut at a downward angle toward back. Metal handle attached at back of can. Short piece of twine tied around the top of the handle. Rounded screen has been fixed inside the bottom of the can. Sifter is made from a circular piece of metal which is turned by a small crank on the outer side of the can with a small green handle. Outside of can marked "BROMWELL'S/ THREE CUPS/ THREE CUPS/ MEASURING-SIFTER/ TWO CUPS TWO CUPS/ GUARANTEED/ ONE CUP ONE CUP". Small bit of twine tied to handle

Collection

Frazier, S. David

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Bromwell's

Dimensions

Height

5-1/2 in

Width

4-5/8 in

Depth

5-3/4 in