Sifter

Name/Title

Sifter

Description

A kitchen device. Two sides made of 1/4" wood tacked together. ONe piece of wood on each side is the inside face of the sifter whaeras the other piece of wood is the outside surface and acts as the support. These outside pieces have arch shaped cuts at the bottom which gives them legs. Between the sides is a wire mesh nailed to the bottom of the inside woood pieces. The mesh is also secured to a metal strip at front and back. The metal strips are secured to wood pieces joining the sides. A fixed rod pivots the handle which moves two rollers over the mesh.

Collection

Louise Breedlove

Acquisition

Accession

1980.047

Source or Donor

Breedlove, Louise

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Date made

1800

Notes

Date: 1800's

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 3, 2000

Create Date

May 3, 2000

Update Date

December 8, 2004