Name/Title
Enterprise Raisin and Grape SeederEntry/Object ID
2019.1.30Description
Enterprise Raisin and Grape Seeder, No. 36. Size for Families. Advertised as being able to see a pound of raisins in 5 minutes. "The Raisin Seeder is simple in construction, easily adjusted, does the work rapidly and effectively, seeding raisins wet or dry, better work obtained if wet." Cast iron seeder with rubber roller. Clamps to a table.Use
Seeding (removing seeds from) raisins and grapesCollection
The Enterprise CollectionCataloged By
Heather P. ReifferMade/Created
Manufacturer
Enterprise Manufacturing Company of Pa.Date made
circa 1895 - circa 1930Time Period
19th Century, 20th CenturyPlace
City
PhiladelphiaContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
On hopper at topTranscription
"NO 36"Type
InscriptionLocation
Handle Side of clampTranscription
"PAT. APR. 2. AUG 20.95 - PAT.APL'D FOR - WET THE RAISINS"Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EtchedType
InscriptionLocation
Side of clamp opposite of handleTranscription
"ENTERPRISE M.F.G. CO. PHILADELPHIA. PA. U.S.A.Language
EnglishLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Seeder, RaisinNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Pitter, FruitNomenclature Primary Object Term
Tool, Food ExtractingNomenclature Sub-Class
Food Preparation EquipmentNomenclature Class
Food Processing & Preparation T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsDimensions
Dimension Description
Overall dimensions from hopper to bottom of clampHeight
12 inWidth
5 inDepth
8 inMaterials
Material
cast iron, rubberMaterial Notes
no paint. RustyCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
FairCondition Detail
RustDate Examined
Feb 17, 2022Examined By
Heather P. ReifferMaterials
Rubber roller is deteriorated and brittle, but intact; Rusty.Create Date
February 17, 2022Update Date
February 17, 2022
