Apple Peeler

Object/Artifact

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Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Apple Peeler

Entry/Object ID

1964.41.2

Description

Apple peeler with a long, flat wooden base. To one side of the base is a fork mounted on a round axel. There is a large round disk mounted near the fork. The two are connected by a leather strap, causing the fork to turn when the large wheel is turned.

Context

Made and used by Madison Cowles of Albany, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1964.41

Source or Donor

Cowles, Richard H.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Artist

Cowles, Madison (1833-1894)

Place

Town

Albany

County

Orleans County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Peeler, Fruit

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Peeler

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Tool, Food Cutting

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Preparation Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Food Processing & Preparation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

10-1/2 in

Width

10 in

Length

23 in

Material

Wood, Metal, Leather