Counter-mounted butcher paper cutter. Wooden dowel which held paper roll rests in u-shaped brackets at each end of cutter. Spring-loaded straightedge provides a tearing surface. Unit has holes in base for mounting to counter. Base is braced on one side with a flat metal strip (.5" x 24.4 "); other side is held by a piece of wire. Top of unit is made from a flat wooden bar. (a) is main part. (b) is wooden dowel.
People and organizations associated with either the creation of this physical object or its content.
Creator
We've been unable to identify the creator(s) of this object.
Provided By
Fort Bend Museum
Since 1967, the Museum has preserved and interpreted state and county history. It provides a glimpse into life on the Brazos River through exhibit galleries, home museums, and a walking tour of historic Richmond. Among the Museum's materials are photos of prohibitionist Carrie A. Nation and "Mother of Texas" Janne Long.
Descriptive information to help identify this physical object.
Follow the links below to find similar items on the Portal.
Description
Counter-mounted butcher paper cutter. Wooden dowel which held paper roll rests in u-shaped brackets at each end of cutter. Spring-loaded straightedge provides a tearing surface. Unit has holes in base for mounting to counter. Base is braced on one side with a flat metal strip (.5" x 24.4 "); other side is held by a piece of wire. Top of unit is made from a flat wooden bar. (a) is main part. (b) is wooden dowel.
Items purchased into permanent collection except for 1999.008 035-036, portriats of M/M Slavin. These were placed on an annually renewable loan. Collection all came from Thompson's Store, which was first opened ca.1865-1870 by T.W. Jones. Store remained in continuous use until 1980s oil bust.
This object is part of the following collection of related materials.
Fort Bend Museum Collection
Photographs of artifacts from the Fort Bend Museum and local area. Materials include images of U.S. Congressman John M. Moore, prohibitionist Carrie A. Nation, and Jane Long, the "Mother of Texas."