Foley Rolling Pin History

A rolling pin is a tool used to flatten and shape dough.

Foley rolling pin history.

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. 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. 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. 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.

Foley was founded in 1926 by walter m. That 1600s image depicted a basic design that has not altered much in hundreds of years. Foley signature on one end. Traditionally made of wood the rolling pin has a cylindrical body and two handles.

Early rolling pins were made of turned wood. During the post world war ii manufacturing boom foley briefly produced a small table saw and gasoline powered reel lawn mower. Foley rolling pin wood rolling pin ball bearing rolling pin 1950s kitchen utensil shellyisvintage. Foley manufacturing company serial number.

This foley food mill in the collection at hennepin history museum was one of foley manufacturing company s most popular products. Modern pins feature a central rod making the tool more efficient and convenient. 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.

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