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"Close to the place where the dredge is emptied there ought to be a tub about 2 feet in diameter and 20 inches deep, provided with a set of sieves so arranged that the lowest sieve fits freel within the bottom of the tub, and the three remaining sieves fit freely within one another. Each sieve has a pair of iron handles through which the hand can pass easily, and the handles of the largest sieve are made long, so that the whole nest can be lifted without stooping or putting the arms into the water." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Set of Sieves

"Close to the place where the dredge is emptied there ought to be a tub about 2 feet in diameter and…

An illustration of a milk sieve.

Milk Sieve

An illustration of a milk sieve.

Separates wanted elements from unwanted material using a filter such as a mesh or net. However, in cooking, especially with flour, a sifter is used to aerate the substance, among other things. A strainer is a type of sieve typically used to separate a solid from

Separator and Sifter

Separates wanted elements from unwanted material using a filter such as a mesh or net. However, in cooking,…

This is a tool used to sift soil.

Soil Sifter

This is a tool used to sift soil.

A strainer separates wanted elements from unwanted elements using a filter such as a mesh.

Ball Type Strainer

A strainer separates wanted elements from unwanted elements using a filter such as a mesh.