Chocolate Grater

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Object Details

Description

This is a tapered, metal chocolate or spice grater with a hinged lid, open bottom and scalloped top with a hole for hanging. The back of the grater is flat while the front is bowed and has small, raised abrasions to grate material. The hinged lid has a divider piece within the body to create a small holding place. A piece of paper, possibly an old label, is adhered to the back of the object.

Credit Line

Mars, Inc.

date made

early 20th century

ID Number

2014.0015.02

accession number

2014.0015

catalog number

2014.0015.02

Object Name

grater

Physical Description

metal (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 6 1/8 in x 2 1/2 in; 15.5575 cm x 6.35 cm

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Home and Community Life: Domestic Life

Food

American Enterprise

Domestic Furnishings

Exhibition

American Enterprise

Exhibition Location

National Museum of American History

Data Source