Mill, Coffee
Object number2013.121.1
Manufacturer
Fratelli & Bortoli
Datec. 1900
MediumSteel, wood, paper, tape
Credit LineGift of Lucio D'Andrea
DescriptionManual coffee mill. Square, black, metal box with curved armature and wooden knob on top. Semicircular hinged lid on top of dome. Hinged door on bottom of the mill. Raised vertical line design on all four sides of the mill.Dimensions6.5 x 5.25 x 3.875 in. (16.5 x 13.3 x 9.8 cm)InscriptionsTaped to the side of the mill is a piece of paper that reads: "OLD COFFEE / GRINDER / (D?)'Andrea" with an address label taped below that reads: "Mr. Lucio D'Andrea / 5115 Concordia St / Fairfax, VA 22032"
MarksEmbossed on side "F (triangular symbol) B".
Historical NotesCoffee grinder that belonged to donor Lucio D’Andrea’s mother, Marianina DeSantoli D’Andrea of Roccamandolfi, Italy. When the D’Andrea family emigrated from Italy in 1948, Marianina packed what she could from her kitchen into a steamship trunk. Larger items from the home, like furniture, were left behind.
Previous owner
Marianina DeSantoli D'Andrea
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Logan and Strobridge Iron Company
Stella Marrs
