Nut-Sheller.

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Patent for a simply-constructed nut-sheller especially designed for pecans, although because it is adjustable, other nuts can be shelled. It has "a reciprocating plunger which is adapted to cut the shell from the nut, and which has also means for cleaning out the nut-holder and shelling-knives, so that the machine is sure to work well every time" (lines 15-19).

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[2], 2 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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Prade, Julien July 2, 1895.

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  • Main Title: Nut-Sheller.
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Patent for a simply-constructed nut-sheller especially designed for pecans, although because it is adjustable, other nuts can be shelled. It has "a reciprocating plunger which is adapted to cut the shell from the nut, and which has also means for cleaning out the nut-holder and shelling-knives, so that the machine is sure to work well every time" (lines 15-19).

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[2], 2 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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Application filed June 16, 1894. Serial No. 514,784. (No model.)

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  • July 2, 1895

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  • June 16, 1894

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Prade, Julien. Nut-Sheller., patent, July 2, 1895; [Washington D.C.]. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth174027/: accessed March 29, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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