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Sausage Maker - L. F & C, ' Universal', No 2, circa 1900
Reg. No: SH 000843
- Summary:
- Sausage maker, manufactured by L. F & C., New Britain, U.S.A., it was brought to Australia by Vincenzo Candela and his wife Emanuela Nigro in 1920. The Candelas made much of their own food including homemade pasta, tomato sauce, wine, sausages and they roasted their own coffee. Items that could not be purchased in Australia were often ordered by mail from the Italian manufacturer. This was a practice common in both Italy and Australia. Vincenzo also received catalogues from Italy after his migration to Australia.
- Description:
- Metal hand mincer consisting of a long metal body with an opening at one end, inside which is a circular spiral blade, and a screw clamp attachment at the other end. On one side of the mincer is a long curved metal handle held in place by a metal nut, with a wooden bulb shaped knob at one end. On the other side is a metal circular webbed blade held in place by a metal nut and bolt. The metal surfaces have the remains of a shiny metallic coating.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Phil Magris, 2000
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 28.50 cm (Height), 10.50 cm (Width), 22.50 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | food drink preparation, italian communities, italian immigration, domestic equipment, made in poland |
| Themes this item is part of: | Candela Collection, Candela family, Italian Migrants, 1920, Vincenzo Candela, Italian Migrant, Photographer & Tailor, 1920, Domestic & Community Life Collection, Italian Historical Society CO.AS.IT. Collection, Migration Collection |
| Primary Classification: | MIGRATION |
| Secondary Classification: | Travel - Brought Goods |
| Tertiary Classification: | food & drink preparation |
| Inscriptions: | Embossed on handle (one side): PAT NO 10.12.1897. PAT. MAY 15 1900/4.18.1899. D.R.P.NO.104762. GT.BTN.24326.97. CANADA/RE.9.5.1899. BELGIUM 139446. BREVETE.SG.DG.1897.10.12.1897 (other side): L.F&C. NEW BRITAIN. CONN.U.S.A Embossed on body; 2/ UNIVERSAL |
| Manufacturer: | L.F. & C., New Britain, Connecticut, United States of America, 1897 or later |
| User: | Vincenzo Candela, Australia, 1897 or later |
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