Whisk

Whisk

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Description
Whisk or drink mixer with encased coil spring, "archimedes" style up-and-down mechanism. Wire rings radiating from central metal cap on mixing end. Spiral, twisted wire shaft with coil spring under metal casing, which spins for mixing motion when pushed. Short red laquered wood handle at end of metal casing, knob-shaped with squared sides. Metal casing is stamped: "MADE IN ENGLAND/PROV. PAT./8135".
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
beater
date made
1930-1940
place made
United Kingdom: England
place used
United States: Ohio, Columbus
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
wood (handle material)
Measurements
overall: 10 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in; 26.67 cm x 6.35 cm
ID Number
DL.322793.36
accession number
322793
collector/donor number
438
catalog number
322793.36
Credit Line
Gift of Mary Eloise Green
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Home and Community Life: Domestic Life
Domestic Furnishings
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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