Cooking, Potato Masher, Wire; unknown maker; ?; RX.2018.5
Cooking, Potato Masher, Wire
About this objectThis object is used to mash soft cooked items such as potatoes, apples, beans to mash them into a fluffy and light texture for eating.
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Periodunknown
Place Made Medium and Materials
organic, vegetal, wood
processed material, metal, alloy, steel
h 315mm x w 110mm x d 85mm
wt 71g
Domestic Life (household chattels, food and drink)
Object Type Object numberRX.2018.5
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I suggest this item not strong enough to mash potatoes and was probably used for making toast over an open fire.