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Potato peeler, 1899
Potato peeler, 1899. A machine for washing, peeling and removing eyes and sprouts from potatoes. Les Inventions Illustrees. (Paris, May 1899)
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Media ID 14865576
© Oxford Science Archive / Heritage-Images
Contraption Convenience Innovation Invention Oxford Science Archive Potato Potatoes Vegetable Vegetables Potato Peeler
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the exquisite Fine Art Print of 'Potato Peeler, 1899' from our Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Heritage Images, showcases a turn-of-the-century invention for washing, peeling, and preparing potatoes. The intricate details of the machine's design are beautifully rendered in this timeless photograph from Les Inventions Illustrees. Add a touch of history and industrial elegance to your decor with this stunning Fine Art Print.
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.
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This print showcases a remarkable invention from the late 19th century - the Potato Peeler of 1899. A true marvel of its time, this machine revolutionized the process of preparing potatoes for cooking. Designed to wash, peel, and remove eyes and sprouts from these versatile vegetables, it epitomizes both innovation and convenience. The engraving captures a male figure operating the contraption with utmost precision. With his focused gaze and skilled hands, he effortlessly transforms raw potatoes into perfectly peeled ones. The vibrant colors bring life to this scene straight out of Les Inventions Illustrees magazine in Paris. This image not only represents technological advancements but also highlights France's contribution to culinary science during that era. It serves as a testament to how inventions like these shaped food preparation methods across the country. As we admire this piece from Oxford Science Archive's collection, we are transported back in time to an age where ingenuity thrived. This print reminds us that even simple tasks such as peeling potatoes can be transformed by human creativity and scientific progress.
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