Press, Cork
- Object Name:
- Press, Cork
- Object ID:
- 1993.039.18.03
- Description:
- Cork press. Cast iron, black. Four slots for corks, in base and handle. Decorative leaf pattern. Holes in legs, for attaching to counter.
- Material:
- Metal
Iron - Dimensions:
- L-8.4 inches
- Provenance:
- From the object collection of the New Hampshire Medical Society, including medicine bottles, doctor's kits, and other medical equipment used in New Hampshire, 18th through 20th century.
NHMS exhibit label with cork press: "#15 / CORK COMPRESSOR 1700S. TO MAKE CORKS FOR / BOTTLES OF MEDICINALS AND CONCOCTIONS OF / HOME-MADE HERBAL MIXTURES COMPOUNDED BY / PHYSICIANS DURING THE 1700S AND 1800S". This press belonged to Dr. Carr. - Credit Line:
- Gift of New Hampshire Medical Society
- People:
- Carr
- Subjects:
- Medical equipment & supplies, Cork, Presses
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