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Welcome to our Online Collections Database! Below you will find a searchable database showcasing images and information regarding tens of thousands of items in our online collection. Search using search terms, key words, object names, or names of historical figures to locate specific items, or, peruse at random to enjoy the breadth of collections available for view.

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Fruit Peeler

Object/Artifact

Table clamp metal apple peeler. In one gear there is a six heart shape with six half circles surrounding them. Twine holds the gear to the base bar.

2019.02.179

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Scott Manufacturing Company

circa 1883

Baltimore

Maryland

United States of America

North America

Food Processing T&E

Food Preparation

Agriculture

Fruit

Fruit Peeler

Agricultural implements

Food Preparation

Agricultural implements --United States

8-1/2 in

11-1/2 in

4-1/2 in

Cast iron

Wood

string

2019.02.134, 2019.02.150, 2019.02.151, 2019.02.152, 2019.02.153, 2019.02.155, 2019.02.156, 2019.02.157, 2019.02.158, 2019.02.159, 2019.02.163, 2019.02.164, 2019.02.165, 2019.02.166, 2019.02.167, 2019.02.168, 2019.02.169, 2019.02.171, 2019.02.173, 2019.02.174, 2019.02.175, 2019.02.176, 2019.02.177, 2019.02.178, 2019.02.184, 2019.02.192, 2019.02.193, 2019.02.194

Thornton, Don, and Robert S. Arnold. "Apple Parers." (Sunnyvale, CA: Off Beat Books, 1997). Pg 81.

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