Vegetable Food Slicers (2)

There are two different sized vegetable food slicers at Smith’s Tavern.

Catalog Items:

Item T209

Location:	Panel 9
Length:	32 cm
Width:	9 cm
Weight:	232 g

The larger (82-9-2) is known as a primitive Mandolin vegetable slicer but was most commonly known as a cabbage slicer.  It is made of solid wood with a center diagonal blade that could be adjusted by a wingnut on the side. It has a hole at the top center for hanging.  This slicer could be put on a counter or held at an angle to slice the food.

Reference:  T209: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Wooden-Vegetable-Slicer-Kitchen-Restaurant-Mandolin-Slicer-/233140499310

Item 82-9-2

Location:	Panel 9
Length:	44 cm
Width:	3 cm
Weight:	1011 g

The smaller device (T209) is a restaurant Mandolin vegetable slicer made of solid wood that is narrower and with a shaped handle.  It also has a center diagonal blade that could be adjusted by a wingnut on the side. It also has a hole at the top center for hanging.  This slicer would be held at an angle to slice the food.

Reference 82-9-2:  Vintage Primitive Mandolin Food Slicer