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Fine Art Print : Potato peeler, 1900. Machine for washing, peeling and removing eyes and sprouts from potatoes
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Potato peeler, 1900. Machine for washing, peeling and removing eyes and sprouts from potatoes
Potato peeler, 1900. Machine for washing, peeling and removing eyes and sprouts from potatoes. Les Inventions Illustrees, (Paris, May 1899). Print. Engraving
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1899 1900 Domestic Eyes Invention Inventions Machine Paris Peeler Peeling Potato Potatoes Removing Washing Sprouts
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image showcases a turn-of-the-century potato peeler, an ingenious contraption from Les Inventions Illustrees (Paris, May 1899). Witness the intricate details of this machine designed for washing, peeling, and removing eyes and sprouts from potatoes, as depicted in this engraving. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with our high-quality Fine Art Prints, perfect for adding character and conversation starters to any space.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 37.4cm (20" x 14.7")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This vintage print from 1900 showcases a remarkable invention that revolutionized the way potatoes were prepared in households. The engraving captures a potato peeler machine designed for washing, peeling, and removing eyes and sprouts from this versatile root vegetable. Published in Les Inventions Illustrees magazine in Paris back in May 1899, this print offers us a glimpse into the ingenuity of domestic inventions during that era. The intricate details of the engraving highlight the complexity and efficiency of this early 20th-century contraption. With its innovative design, it eliminated the laborious task of manually peeling potatoes by hand. This invention not only saved time but also ensured precision while preparing potatoes for various culinary delights. The image transports us to an era when technology was rapidly advancing even within our homes. It serves as a reminder of how everyday tasks were transformed through ingenious creations like this potato peeler machine. Though we are unaware of the specific company behind this creation or any commercial use associated with it, what remains evident is its impact on simplifying food preparation at home. As we admire this historical artifact captured forever in an engraving, let's appreciate how such inventions have shaped our modern-day kitchens and made cooking more accessible to all.
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