Name/Title
Enterprise Meat and Food Chopper #22Entry/Object ID
2019.1.36Description
Enterprise Meat and Food Chopper, #22 tinned with handle. 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 1880 - circa 1930Time Period
19th Century, 20th CenturyPlace
City
PhiladelphiaContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Side of chopperTranscription
ENTERPRISE
PHILA. PA. U.S.A.
No. 22
Also has part # 1444 at base of chopperLanguage
EnglishType
InscriptionLocation
Side of ChopperTranscription
"TINNED" with 2 hands pointing inwardLanguage
EnglishType
InscriptionLocation
Ring that screws on end where meat comes outTranscription
"SCREW THIS RING UP TIGHT"Language
EnglishType
InscriptionLocation
HandleTranscription
"ENTERPRISE"
Also - part # 1398Lexicon
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 MaterialsDimensions
Dimension Description
overall not including handleHeight
7-1/4 inWidth
5-7/8 inLength
11-1/4 inDimension Notes
Handle is 10.80 in longParts
Count
4Parts
chopper, ring, feed screw and knifeCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
GoodCondition Detail
RustDate Examined
Feb 25, 2022Examined By
Heather P. ReifferCleanliness
dirty inside - mostly rustNotes
parts aren't accessioned separately -- it's all put together and should stay that way.Create Date
February 25, 2022Update Date
April 1, 2022
