Accession Number

E124.033

Alternate Name

pasta cutter; dough cutter

Description

A galvanized metal pasta cutter consisting of a wire handle with a set of sharpened disks at one end beneath an adjustable cover. The discs roll together when the tool is pushed or pulled across soft pasta or dough.

Narrative

This pasta roller cutter is similar to types used in 19th Century kitchens. It could be used to cut pasta and dough.

History of Use

unknown

Date

circa 1930

Dimensions

18.8 x 8 cm

Material

Metal, steel

Technique

Tooled

Country of Origin

United Kingdom