Press, Fruit

Object/Artifact

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Press, Fruit

Entry/Object ID

GHS 2024

Description

Wood frame rectangular on two long supports with cut out in bottom for resting and securing on vat. Two iron cylinders with horizontal blades on each and a handle bolted on to one with wood handle. Label: Grape crusher for making wire. Presented by Mr. Frank Jacquinto.

Made/Created

Date made

1830 - 1870

Notes

Creation Date: 1830-1870

Dimensions

Height

4-7/8 in

Width

12-3/4 in

Depth

25 in

Dimension Notes

Details: Dimensions include bolts.

Material

Wood, Iron

Provenance

Notes

GHS Catalogue: February 1961 from Mr. Frank Jacquinto. Primitive grape squeezer crusher for making wine. Period: 1850. Object recieved February 24, 1961.