Nutcracker

Object/Artifact

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Nutcracker

Entry/Object ID

NU 2022.318

Description

A metal kitchen tool, consisting of a scooped half-circle with handle that is connected through the top. The handle is threaded, and moves in and out of the half-circle with twisting.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Nutcracker

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Tool, Food Extracting

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Preparation Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Food Processing & Preparation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Width

3-5/8 in

Depth

1-1/2 in

Length

6-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

The length dimension is variable, as the handle can move up and down.

Material

Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Good