Foley Rolling Pin History

During the post world war ii manufacturing boom foley briefly produced a small table saw and gasoline powered reel lawn mower.

Foley rolling pin history.

The beautifully grained wood which i believe is maple is incredibly smooth with no nicks or cracks in the wood almost as though it had never been used. Early rolling pins were made of turned wood. Foley manufacturing company serial number. Rolling pins are perhaps the earliest known kitchen baking utensils documented in the hand of a baker in a 17th century illustration although the concept may go back to ancient times.

May 21 1956 rolling pins rolling pin covers measuring spoons scraper spoons meat lifters basters disc sharpeners and grass catchers owned by. Make offer vintage wood rolling pin with red handles 17 primitive americana vintage foley wood rolling pin 18 kitchen farmhouse decor signed made in usa eur 8 76. That 1600s image depicted a basic design that has not altered much in hundreds of years. This foley food mill in the collection at hennepin history museum was one of foley manufacturing company s most popular products.

Favorite add to. Traditionally made of wood the rolling pin has a cylindrical body and two handles. Foley rolling pin wood rolling pin ball bearing rolling pin 1950s kitchen utensil shellyisvintage. The first rolling pins were homemade from wood.

Foley also made a line of household kitchen utensils including the foley food mill a rolling pin with ball bearings a rolling cookie and biscuit cutter and flour sifters. Foley signature on one end. Modern pins feature a central rod making the tool more efficient and convenient. A rolling pin is a tool used to flatten and shape dough.

When he introduced the food mill in 1934 it was immediately popular but that was only the beginning of a long line of innovative kitchen utensils and housewares. A history and a collection posted on november 10 2015 by suburban farmgirl nicole christensen when fall arrives in new england i love to make comfort food like chicken pot pie treats like apple and pumpkin pie and to start baking holiday cookies in november.