Collection Highlights
Civil Defense Volunteer Organization Uniform
1942-1945
1946.89a-c
Wool, silk, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Chopper
Object name
Chopper
Date
ca. 1869
Medium
Iron (possibly steel), wood
Dimensions
Overall: 6 1/4 x 10 x 6 1/4 in. ( 15.9 x 25.4 x 15.9 cm )
Description
Chopper with iron (possibly steel) shaft and blades, and turned wood handle; blades arranged in such a fashion as to cut apple or other fruit in six sections.
Object Number
1480
Marks
stamped: on handle: "PATENTED AP[R]. 7. 1869"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
