Grater

1850-1900

Measurements

1 in x 6 in x 2-1/4 in

Materials

Sheet iron and iron wire

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp

Accession Number

1959.4013

Condition Notes

The lower cross-bar on the underside has a section broken off.

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

This grater, a helpful kitchen implement, was used for nutmeg, other hard spices and foods, as well as fruit and vegetable rinds.  It is simply made of a pierced iron sheet wrapped around wire.  The wire at one end forms a hanging loop; at the opposite end, it is coiled to eliminate sharp points.