Name/Title
Peeler, FruitEntry/Object ID
GHS 909Description
Long plank of wood to which is attached an iron apple parer consisting of a series of gears operated by means of a handle. Gears turn to operate 3-pronged corer and rotating peeler. Old handwritten exhibit label is attached by means of 2 nails and reads "Machine for Paring Apples used in the Thomas Family about 1850. Presented by Miss A.G. Thomas. No. 909, 3-31-1920." Printed label on wooden base of peeler is badly discolored and can only be partially read. Legible excerpts "Patented Oct 4, 1853, Automatic Apple Parer, Manufactured at Shelbourne Falls, Mass."Dimensions
Height
6 inWidth
9 inLength
22 inProvenance
Notes
Object used by Thomas Family, donated by Mrs. A.C. Thomas, March 31, 1920.