mill
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| Nom de l'objet : | mill |
| Type de l'objet : | coffee |
| Catégorie de l'objet : | tools & equipment for materials |
| Discipline : | material history |
| Matériaux : | metal, cast iron |
| Numéro d'accession : | 967.69.1.K |
| Nom de la collection : | KEILLOR HOUSE COLLECTION |
| Fabricant : | Enterprise Mfg. Co. Ltd. |
| Pays d'origine : | United States of America |
| Province d'utilisation : | New Brunswick |
| Pays d'utilisation : | Canada |
| Date de début de production : | 1873 |
| Description : | Red and black cast iron coffee mill. Stand has pattern of leaves and scrolls on each side and in the center piece as well. Center piece is connected by means of screws. Two metal rods, one in front and one in back of the center piece. Two large wheels on each side, one has wooden hand grip for turning the wheel to grind the coffee beans. Box-like compartment holds the measure to catch coffee grounds. Top resembles an upside down bell which would hold coffee beans. Lid on top slides with white porcelain-like knob to be used as handle; wheels have a bar joining them, which go through an egg shaped mechanism from which the actual grinding process is done. Hinge on backside. On four sides of the grinding compartment is an illustration of a man and woman wearing 19th century clothing. |
| Commentaires : | This coffee mill was once used in Hickman's Store, one of several mercantile operations in Dorchester during the mid to late 1800's. At that time, Dorchester was the center of commerce, justice, and enterprise in Westmorland County. The Hickman family were major shipbuilders as well as being involved in other areas such as trade and law. |
| Fonctions : | Store and home grinders replaced "roasteries" as the only places where coffee beans could be ground, making it possible for housewives to prepare freshly ground and brewed coffee in the home. These grinders also ensured that no foreign matter was introduced into the coffee. |
| Hauteur : | 160 |
| Largeur : | 44 |
| Unité de mesure linéaire : | cm |
| Nombre d'objets : | 1 |
| Signature : | written on top of wheels "ENTERPRISE MFG. CO." and on the bottom of wheels "PHILADELPHIA, PA". In the center of the wheels is "PAT. DEC. 9, 1873" all in raised letters On lid is "AMERICAN" and "PAT. OCT. 21, 73". |
| Mention de crédit - Image : | For copyright contact the Keillor House Museum. |
| Établissement : |
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| Ville de l'établissement : | Dorchester |
| Province de l'établissement : | New Brunswick |
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