Name/Title
Tobacco CutterEntry/Object ID
2019.1.35Description
Tobacco cutter manufactured by the Enterprise Manufacturing Company for R. J. R. Tobacco Company in Winston, North Carolina. Jappaned cast iron, painted black with hand-painted gold.Collection
The Enterprise CollectionCataloged By
Heather P. ReifferMade/Created
Manufacturer
Enterprise Manufacturing Company of Pa.Date made
circa 1900 - circa 1925Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
* Untyped Place
[North America] North CarolinaNotes
Manufactured for company based in North CarolinaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Both Side of cutterTranscription
"R.J.R TOB CO"Language
EnglishType
InscriptionLocation
Top of base of cutterTranscription
"Brown's Mule"
"1 inch"
"2 inch"Language
EnglishType
InscriptionLocation
Bottom of base of cutterTranscription
"MADE BY ENTERPRISE MFG. CO.
PHILA. U.S.A."Language
EnglishNotes
Stamped into cast iron on bottomLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Cutter, TobaccoNomenclature Class
Merchandising T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyDimensions
Dimension Description
overallHeight
7 inWidth
4-3/4 inLength
19-1/4 inCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
FairCondition Detail
Pitting, FlakingDate Examined
Feb 17, 2022Examined By
Heather P. ReifferMechanism
Lever moves easily.Create Date
February 17, 2022Update Date
February 17, 2022
