Collection Highlights
Builder's Model of the U.S.S. "Monitor"
1862
1862.9
Wood, metal
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Historical Artifacts
Apple parer
Object name
Apple parer
Date
1820-1830
Medium
Iron, wood
Dimensions
Overall: 10 x 16 x 10 in. ( 25.4 x 40.6 x 25.4 cm )
Description
Wood and cast iron apple parer, table top model with cast iron wheel and small gear and rectangular wooden base with knife mounted on post at one corner.
Credit Line
Gift of Charles L. Robinson
Object Number
1945.169
Gallery Label
According to the donor, this is probably an early commercial model.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
