Name/Title
Hand FluterEntry/Object ID
1970.080.001Description
Made of heavy metal. Flat base is corrugated along the top which lines up with curved corrugated upper piece where a handle is fastened which rolls over the base. Space at one end to use stove lid lifter to more.Context
Internet research said manufactured by W.H. Howell of cast iron. 1897 Sears Roebuck & Co. reproduction catalog listing at .80 cents. 1895 Montgomery Ward & Co. Reproduction catalog has metal base and rocker at .80 cents.Collection
Wildwood Historic Center [primary collection]Acquisition
Accession
1970.080Source or Donor
080 Mrs. Charley BosworthAcquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Iron, FlutingNomenclature Primary Object Term
IronNomenclature Sub-Class
Laundry EquipmentNomenclature Class
Maintenance T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyDimensions
Dimension Description
BaseHeight
1 inWidth
4 inLength
6 inDimension Description
Top with handleHeight
4-1/4 inWidth
3 inLength
4 inParts
Count
2Parts
Base and curved roller with handle.Location
Shelf
ShelvesWall
East WallRoom
PantryFloor
First FloorBuilding
Wildwood HouseCondition
Overall Condition
Very Good