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Rolling Pin
Rolling Pin
Rolling Pin

Rolling Pin

Dateearly 20th Century
Object NameRolling Pin
Mediumwood (sycamore)
ClassificationsDomestic
DimensionsOverall: Length: 40 cm, Diameter: 5.5 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1978 by Miss E Cadenhead.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS002907
Keywords
About MeA rolling pin is a cylindrical food preparation utensil used to shape and flatten dough. Two styles of rolling pins are found; roller and rods. Roller types consists of a thick cylindrical roller with small handles at each end; rod type rolling pins are usually thin tapered batons. Rolling pins of different styles and materials offer advantages over another, as they are used for different tasks in cooking and baking.