Contributed by Pejepscot History Center
Description
Martha Skolfield used this kitchen scale in her home in Brunswick. Patented in 1865, such a scale was an important tool for any kitchen at that time. As technology improved, recipes became more detailed, calling for specific measurements of ingredients rather than the universal "pinch" or "a bit" accpeted previously.
About This Item
- Title: Kitchen Scale, ca. 1890
- Creation Date: 1865
- Subject Date: circa 1890
- Location: Skolfield-Whittier House, Brunswick, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Steel, paint
- Dimensions: 20 cm x 13 cm x 16 cm
- Local Code: SWH scale
- Collection: Skolfield-Whittier Collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
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- Brunswickweights & measures
- cooking
- dessert
- food
- kitchen
- kitchen tools
- Martha Skolfield
- measure
- scale
- Skofield-Whittier House
- Skolfield, Martha
- weight
For more information about this item, contact:
Pejepscot History Center159 Park Row, Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 729-6606
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