Tobacco Cutter

Name/Title

Tobacco Cutter

Entry/Object ID

1952.13

Description

Cast-iron tobacco cutter consisting of a long base and handle. The handle connects to the base between two U-shaped brackets; when pressed down, the handle closes a large metal blade against the base. The bracket is molded with the inscription, "LORILLARD'S TIN TAG TOBACCO". The base and handle are also molded with the same inscription in 6 more places.

Context

Found in Barre, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1952.13

Source or Donor

Findson, John

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Enterprise Manufacturing Company

Date made

1875

Place

City

Philadelphia

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Cutter, Tobacco

Nomenclature Class

Merchandising T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

7 in

Width

4-1/4 in

Length

17-1/2 in

Material

Iron

Relationships

Related Places

Place

City

Barre City

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America