Summary
Heavy duty metal food slicer probably used in the kitchen of Mayday Hills Hospital, Beechworth, Victoria, Australia, circa 1950.
Physical Description
Large, heavy, cast metal food slicer. Slicer can be attached to bench by two long screws. Food would be placed on bed of machine against adjustable guide and pushed towards round cutting blade which is operated by turning handle by hand. Adjustable guide allowed for either thick or thin slicing of food. Slicer was originally painted blue and has a wooden handle. Main bed of slicer can be folded up for easy storage.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mayday Hills Hospital, 30 Sep 1992
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Manufacturer
Humphrey Earl Pty. Ltd., Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, circa 1950
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Place & Date Used
Mayday Hills Hospital, Beechworth, Victoria, Australia, circa 1950
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Inscriptions
Impressed on guide: THE EARL/MADE IN/AUSTRALIA. Printed adhesive label on blade cover: HUMPHREY EARL PTY.LTD/193-195 CLARENCE ST. SYDNEY.
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - institutional life, Food & drink preparation
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
39 cm (Length), 36 cm (Width), 27 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Food & Drink Preparation, Mental Health, Mental Health Institutions, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services