Universal Bread Maker

Object/Artifact

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

NU 2020.13

Description

Large metal pail with cover and hand crank on top. Inscribed into the cover are baking instructions (details below). Inside the pail is a bread hook.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Lander's, Frary, & Clark

Date made

circa 1900

Edition

Unknown

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Top of pail cover

Transcription

PUT IN ALL LIQUIDS FIRST THEN FLOUR / TURN 3 MINUTES / RAISE PAIL / AFTER RAISING / TURN UNTIL DOUGH FORMS A BALL / TAKE OFF CROSS PIECE LIFT OUT DOUGH WITH KNEADER

Language

English

Type

Inscription

Location

Top of pail cover (bottom of center strip)

Transcription

COVER WITH THIS WHEN RAISING

Language

English

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Top of pail cover (top of center strip)

Transcription

[unintelligible] FRARY & CLARK NEW BRITAIN, CONN, U.S.A.

Language

English

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Mixer, Dough

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Mixer, Food

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Tool, Food Mixing

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Preparation Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Food Processing & Preparation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Height

12-3/8 in

Width

18-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Dimensions are for assembled object, from widest points to highest points

Materials

Material

Metal, Wood

Material Notes

Research indicates tin and steel, specifically

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor