Sieve

Name/Title

Sieve

Entry/Object ID

1974.5.3

Description

Sieve with circular wooden sides and metal screen in base.

Use

Similar to colanders, sieves are used to separate materials when cooking or washing ingredients. Sieves with larger gaps in the mesh screen are typically used to filter out larger ingredients, such as bones from broth, while those with smaller gaps are often used to sift dry, powdered ingredients when baking. This process ensures that the ingredients are well combined and free of clumps.

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Dimensions

Height

2-1/2 in

Diameter

9-1/2 in

Material

Wood, Metal