DescriptionThe cherry pitter is a wheeled contraption that removes the seeds of cherries. Cherries were placed into the feeder above as the user continuously spun the bladed wheel. Upon exiting the chute, the...
DescriptionThis wooden bucket was used to hold sugar. These sugar buckets became staples in households due to the importance and demand of sugar in diets. Such buckets also became known as “firkins”.
DescriptionA hybrid between spoon and pot, the water dipper effectively captured liquids with little spillage. It was an essential in all kitchens for its many purposes.
DescriptionA fluting machine was a staple in households in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This type of iron was used to create fluted, or pleated, trimmings on women’s dresses.
DescriptionA sadiron was a type of smoothening iron developed in the 17th century. Even though ironing was an extremely hated chore, the name “sadiron” did not develop from the modern meaning of the word...
DescriptionThis ice pick was used to break ice blocks into smaller pieces for cooling drinks and food. Before modern refrigerators, ice picks were essential tools to have at home. Frederick Andrews, Bound Brook...
DescriptionThis wooden wheelchair dates back to the late 19th century. Someone could push the wheelchair using the back handles and the wheelchair has a platform where one could rest their feet.
DescriptionThis waffle iron functioned similarly to a modern-day waffle maker. The waffle batter would be placed into the iron mold and then heated in a fireplace.
DescriptionA corn sheller was used to separate kernels of corn from the cob. A cob of corn would be placed on the top. While someone rotated the handle, a blade would spin and separate the kernels.
DescriptionBefore modern-day egg beaters and mixers, egg beaters were usually rotary. Someone would turn the handle and cause the blades to beat the eggs. Egg beaters were first patented in 1856.
