Enterprise Grist Mill

Object/Artifact

Historic Sugartown

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2019.1.17

Description

Mill with hopper, base and handle. Cast iron #50 grist mill with cast iron wheel with handle. Adapted for milling corn, wheat, rye and other grains.

Use

grinding grains

Cataloged By

Heather P. Reiffer

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Enterprise Manufacturing Company of Pa.

Date made

circa 1880 - circa 1930

Time Period

19th Century, 20th Century

Place

City

Philadelphia

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Rim of Wheel with handle

Transcription

"Enterprise MFG Co." "Philadelphia PA U.S.A"

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Notes

cast iron

Type

Inscription

Location

Side of Hopper

Transcription

No. 50

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Notes

Cast iron

Type

Inscription

Location

Base

Transcription

"Enterprise MFG CO"

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Type

Inscription

Location

Side of hopper

Transcription

"Enterprise Grist Mill"

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Mill, Corn

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Mill, Grain

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Grinder, Feed

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Tool, Grain Processing

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Feed Processing Equipment

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Processing Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Agricultural T&E

Nomenclature Class

Food Processing & Preparation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

grist mill

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

14 in

Width

9 in

Length

12-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

length of handwheel

Parts

Count

Material

cast iron, Wood

Color

Black

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Overall Condition

Good

Date Examined

Feb 9, 2022

Create Date

February 9, 2022

Update Date

February 9, 2022