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POTATO MASHER

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c. 1930

Overview

This masher consists of a perforated cylinder, a circular metal plate which is hinged to one handle and forces the potato or other vegetable through the perforations on the drum, and lastly a pair of hollow handles, one larger than the other, which are connected by a band which fits under the rim of the masher. Handles are painted green.

Details

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Registration number

cwa-org-43-1989.281

Item type

Material

Keywords

DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT

Food Consumption And Preparation

Photographed 2023

Year

Statement of significance

Historical.

Last modified

Monday, 30 June, 2025

Completeness

83

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