Model of a revolving turnip-slicer

This is a wooden model of a revolving turnip-slicer. In 1806 the Highland Society awarded a £15 prize for this machine's design.

One of a collection of agricultural models and implements, etc. - food preparing machine - a revolving turnip slicer presented by the Right Honourable Lord Polwarth, 1840

Turnips became important during the 19th century as winter feed for livestock, allowing less hardy beasts to survive.

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Online ID:	000-100-044-074-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland T.1857.159.114
Date:	Around 1806
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Dimensions:	320 mm H x 300 mm L x 197 mm W
What:	Specimen / agricultural model / agricultural implement / turnip
Subject:	Agriculture, Food preparing (Departmental Classification)
Who:	Right Honourable Lord Polwarth (Presenter)
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