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Cheese cutter

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Material
METAL-STEEL;
Description
Large, gold-trimmed, cream-colored metal cheese cutter used for cutting loaf cheese. Consists of a large, rectangular base with guides for the cutting board down the center and a hinged cutting blade with a lever. Attached to the side is a small ruler and a metal plate that is engraved with the wor…
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Manufacturer Notes
Gibbs Tools and Stamping Works
Category
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
Sub-Category
FOOD PROCESSING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Place Of Manufacture
Canada: Vancouver, British Columbia
Description
Large, gold-trimmed, cream-colored metal cheese cutter used for cutting loaf cheese. Consists of a large, rectangular base with guides for the cutting board down the center and a hinged cutting blade with a lever. Attached to the side is a small ruler and a metal plate that is engraved with the words: "Patent No. 260328 / Goldenloaf Cheese Cutter" as well as manufacturer's information. A place mounted to the blade reads: "Ask for Goldenloaf Cheese / Three Flavours / Canadian Pimento Swiss".
History Of Use
Presumably this cheese cutter was used in the Bulkley Valley in Watson's Store, which started operating in the 1920s.
Material
METAL-STEEL;
Height
22.5
Width
31.5
Length
50.7
Units Of Measurement
Centimeters
Accession No.
1991.116.1
Type of Record
Museum Artifact

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