Accession Number

E124.005

Description

One galvanized metal flour-sifter, the body with a handle and repouseed upper-case lettering as follows: “BROMWELL’S MEASURING-SIFTER MADE IN USA THREE CUPS TWO CUPS ONE CUP”. A hand-crank with a black wooden knobbed-end turns two curved metal wires inside the cup, which then force flour through the screen at the bottom of the cup.

Narrative

This flour sifter is of a type that was commonly used in late 19th Century kitchens. 

Jacob Bromwell invented this type of sifter in 1819 ay Cincinnati, Ohio, and it was patented in 1930.

History of Use

Unknown

Date

circa 1900

Dimensions

14.3 x 12 cm

Material

Metal, tin

Patent Number

1753995

Technique

Electroplated; Soldered; Repoussed

Inscription

BROMWELL’S MEASURING-SIFTER MADE IN USA  THREE CUPS   TWO CUPS   ONE CUP

Country of Origin

United States of America