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1. Accordion, Case, and Strap, c. 1940s - Accordion

   Accordion, Case, and Strap, c. 1940s. Black and white accordion (A) with a black leather strap. On one side "SANDRA, LA MELODIOSA / PEZZOLVANA" are embossed in a silver color on black plastic; "LA MELODIOSA" is in all lower case, and "PEZZOLVANA" only has the first letter capitalized. Between "SANDRA, LA MELODIOSA" and "PEZZOLVANA" there is a white plastic design surrounded by black plastic; this is the part of the instrument that will expand and...

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2. Coffee Roaster - Roaster, Coffee

   Coffee Roaster. A small, black metal (iron?) pot with lid. The pot is narrower at the bottom and wider on the top and has a long side handle made out of the same material. The side handle has a small circle within the metal at the end for hanging. On the top middle of the lid there is what looks like a crank handle; it comes out from the top and curves to the side ending with a dark wooden knob that is facing up. This connects to a stirring mecha...

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3. Due Buoi Cortello Pocket Grafting Knife - Knife, Grafting

   Due Buoi Cortello Pocket Grafting Knife. Folding pocket knife with a smooth, rounded black handle, held together by five golden nails/screws running through the width of the handle. Blade is dark silver metal, approx. 2" long, with the sharp edge straight and the end squared off. The upper, semi-sharp part of the end curves upward into a little raised ridge. The rest of the upper end of the blade is straight, dull, and has a little thumbnail groo...

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4. Due Buoi Pruning Shears - Shears, Pruning

   Due Buoi Pruning Shears. Pruning shears made of dark, dull silver metal. Blade is approx. 3" long and curved. Near the top of the blade, almost completely worn off, is stamped "DUE BUOI" and a logo of two bulls. Shears open like scissors, with a central spring making the open position the default. Handles have a diamond checkerboard pattern stamped into them, as well as a loop of sturdy yellow fabric attached to one end that, when looped around t...

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5. Grappa Maker - Still

   Grappa Maker. Copper and brass containers that connect with metal tubing. The largest (A) has silver colored metal handles on the sides, with a neck that is narrower than the rest of the container. Connected to Container A at the neck is another container (B) that also functions as a lid. B has a mushroom-like shape, where it is smaller on the bottom and balloons out at the top. One on side of B there is a spout that is angled down and connected ...

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6. Parmesan Cheese Grater - Grater, Cheese

   Parmesan Cheese Graterr. Wood and metal cheese grater with a drawer attached. The entire grater (A) is made out of unfinished wood, except for the grater itself, the knob for the drawer (B), and the metal nails holding it together. The grater, made out of metal, is on the top. Below is the drawer with a broken glass or plastic handle. When used, the grated cheese would fall into the drawer and be pulled out by the user when done. On the side with...

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7. Penatino or Grafting Knife - Knife, Grafting

   Penatino or Grafting Knife. Large knife with a hooked blade, almost like a short, sturdy scythe. The inside curve of the blade is sharp, while the outer curve is dull. The handle is wood, slightly curved so the user can grip it better, around a central shaft of metal. At the bottom of the handle is a square-shaped hook to hang the knife up when not in use.

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8. Penato or Grafting Knife - Knife, Grafting

   Penato or Grafting Knife. Large knife with a massive rusted blade, curved at the end in a shape almost like a bird's beak. The inside edge and curve of the blade is sharp, while the outside of the curve is dull. On the back of the blade is an approximately rectangular piece of metal that extends outward; the outer edge of this piece is sharp and gently curved. The handle is wood around a metal core; it has carved (?) concentric circles running ar...

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9. Polenta Pot - Pot, Baking

   Polenta Pot. A larger metal pot (copper?) that is narrower at the base and wider at the rim. The pot has a metal and wood handle attached. The part of the handle that is closest to the pot is metal (copper or iron?) with an unfinished wood handle. In the middle of the wood handle there is a circular piece of metal that extends out, which would be used to hang the pot when not in use.

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10. Ravioli Roller, c. 1940 - Maker, Pasta

    Ravioli Roller, c. 1940. Wooden roller with an open framework for shaping ravioli. There are seventeen open slots on each side, with four sides each. The ends of the roller are round, with one side having several pieces of string tied to it for an unknown reason.

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