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Thomas Mills Candy Roller
Object/Artifact
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New Museum Los Gatos
Name/Title
Thomas Mills Candy Roller
Entry/Object ID
2011.206.1
Description
Antique candy making machine, with two brass rollers that make a type of drop candy. A hand crank with a wooden handle is attached to a set of gears, that turns the rollers.
Collection
History Collection
Cataloged By
[email protected]
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Thomas Mills & Bros.
Time Period
19th Century
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Makers Mark
Location
Flat side of the base
Transcription
THOMAS MILLS MAKER. PHILADELPHIA
Language
English
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Press, Candy
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Press, Culinary
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Food Preparation Equipment
Nomenclature Class
Food Processing & Preparation T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials
Dimensions
Height
9-1/2 in
Width
15-1/4 in
Length
14-1/2 in
Dimension Notes
Measurements taken with handle resting on the table, in likely storage position.
Materials
Material
Metal,
Wood
Material Notes
Cast iron base and mechanisms, with brass rollers
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
Overall Condition
Good
