Accession Number

2022.004

Alternate Name

flour sifter

Description

One galvanized tin flour-sifter, the body with a handle and repouseed upper-case lettering reading: “GEO. POWELL & SONS VICTORIA, B.C. AGENTS FOR THE GREAT MAJESTIC RANGE TWO CUPS ONE CUP”

Narrative

This flour sifter is of a type that was commonly used in late 19^th Century kitchens. Its connection to George Powell & Sons of Victoria, B.C., who were agents for the Majestic Range Co. of St. Louis, MO, enhances its usefulness in the presentation of Craigdarroch’s Dunsmuir-era kitchen.
 

History of Use

Unknown 

Date

circa 1895

Material

Metal, tin; Wood

Technique

Tooled; Plated; Repoussed