Name/Title
Enterprise Tobacco, Root & Herb CutterEntry/Object ID
2019.1.34Description
Enterprise Tobacco, Root and Herb Cutter. Cast iron with steel blade. Black with red paint. The red paint may have been added later, perhaps by the user.Collection
The Enterprise CollectionCataloged By
Heather P. ReifferMade/Created
Manufacturer
Enterprise Manufacturing Company of Pa.Date made
circa 1871 - circa 1930Time Period
20th Century, 19th CenturyPlace
City
PhiladelphiaContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Side of cutterTranscription
"PATENTED JULY 25 1871" on one side
"THE CHAMPION KNIFE IMPROVED" on other sideLanguage
EnglishType
InscriptionLocation
Top of base of cutterTranscription
"ENTERPRISE MFG CO PHILADELPHIA"
"PAT APRIL 19. 1875"Language
EnglishLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Cutter, TobaccoNomenclature Class
Merchandising T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologySearch Terms
tobacco cutterLegacy Lexicon
Object Name
tobacco cutterDimensions
Dimension Description
overallHeight
6-3/4 inWidth
4-3/16 inLength
17-1/4 inColors
Color
Black, RedColor Notes
Red paint may have been added later by user. It looks like the black paint may have painted over prior rust, but not sure.Condition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
FairCondition Detail
Rust, Pitting, InpaintingDate Examined
Feb 17, 2022Examined By
Heather P. ReifferMechanism
Lever works rather roughly, but moves.Create Date
February 17, 2022Update Date
February 17, 2022
