Cutter, Root

Name/Title

Cutter, Root

Entry/Object ID

1111.035.001

Description

38 5/8 inches x 30 3/8 inches x 27 inches ( at base). Rectangular box with slanted short sides rest on simple frame base. Enclosed within box is large iron grinder. Grinder is operated by handle and fly wheel (22 inch diameter) located on one long side. Painted red w/white stenciling on one side. Short slanted sides have been reinforced with plain wood pieces. One toothed side of grinder is broken and wired to leg. Original Inscription: on side, decal Manufactured by/Sargent, Osgood, & Roundy Co. Inc./Randolph, Vermont/ Stenciled on side: Root cutter (1)