Name/Title
Enterprise Tinned Meat Chopper #22 with fly wheelEntry/Object ID
2019.1.2Description
Enterprise Tinned Meat Chopper #22 fitted with a fly wheel in order to use it with a motor. According to the 1904 Enterprise Catalog, #22 was sized especially for butchers, market-men, farmers, poultry breeders, hotels, restaurants and public institutions.Collection
The Enterprise CollectionCataloged By
Heather P. ReifferMade/Created
Manufacturer
Enterprise Manufacturing Company of Pa.Date made
circa 1883 - circa 1900Time Period
19th Century, 20th CenturyPlace
City
PhiladelphiaContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Side of chopperTranscription
"Enterprise Tinned Meat Chopper #22" on one side of the chopper; "PAT. JAN 30.83 APL.13 86"Language
EnglishType
InscriptionLocation
Detachable ring on chopperTranscription
"screw this ring up tight"Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Chopper, MeatNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Chopper, FoodNomenclature Primary Object Term
Tool, Food CuttingNomenclature Sub-Class
Food Preparation EquipmentNomenclature Class
Food Processing & Preparation T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsSearch Terms
chopper, food processor, EnterpriseDimensions
Dimension Description
Overall length, height and width of object. Widest point is drive pulley.Height
10 inWidth
10 inLength
18-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
GoodDate Examined
Jan 24, 2022Examined By
Heather P. ReifferCleanliness
Clean.Materials
Cast iron drive wheel, hopper and chopper mounted on wood base. Detachable ring on chopper inscribed "screw this ring up tight"Create Date
January 24, 2022Update Date
March 30, 2023
