General Information

Serial #

N/A

Part Number

1

Total Parts

1

AKA

N/A

Patents

N/A

General Description

Wood, metal

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length

N/A

Width

53.0 cm

Height

68.5 cm

Thickness

N/A

Weight

N/A

Diameter

N/A

Volume

N/A

Lexicon

Group

Industrial Technology

Category

Tools & equipment-trades

Sub-Category

N/A

Manufacturer

AKA

Unknown

Country

Unknown

State/Province

Unknown

City

Unknown

Context

Country

Canada

State/Province

Nova Scotia

Period

(Generally) used until 1940's, when barrels were replaced by wooden or cardboard crates

Canada

Apple barrel industry was mainly in Nova Scotia. The first apple barrel in Canada was made by hand in New Ross, Nova Scotia circa 1863. The jack and tub, which are key components to the barrel press, were invented in 1905 in New Ross. This specific barrel press came from Canning, Nova Scotia, and it was also used in St-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Quebec.

Function

Used to assemble apple barrels. The staves were held in place and could lean against their sides, while the upper end could be drawn into shape.

Technical

Apples were generally packed in old flour or meal barrels. Once apple barrels were manufactured, they were substantial enough to hold a sufficient load of apples. The barrel press was a more efficient way of building these barrels. Apple barrels were used until 1940, when barrels were replaced by crates. Red paint, no markings. Two semi-circles that are damaged may have been used as the lid. Contains jack which would change the shape of the barrel to be made.

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

None

Missing

From CA of 07/31/1997 by Kevin Machan: No - Several detached parts, however appears complete.

Finish

Bottom half painted red; top half unfinished; metal parts painted black

Decoration

None