Bread slicer

Object detail

Accession number

F720.2002

Maker

Arcadia Manufacturing Company

Description

Wood and cast metal bread slicer. Blade is inserted diagonally in top surface. When in use the platform is vertical, held up by a wooden stand at back. When storing the slicer platform folds down onto base board. The central part of the slicer slides back and forth. Above the blade is a dial which adjusts the thickness of the slice.

Marks

Arcadia Manufacturing Co. Newark, New York Patent 1885-1891

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Arcadia Manufacturing Company. Bread slicer, F720.2002. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Tool, Food Cutting Slicer, Food Tools & Equipment for Materials Food Processing & Preparation T&E Food Preparation Equipment

Production place

Newark New York United States of America North America Americas

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

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