Economy "Schnitzelbank" c. 1937

"Economy "Schnitzelbank" is a watercolor by Ralph Atkinson from around 1937. The drawing depicts a "Schnitzelbank," a device used to tenderize meat, usually by pounding it. The artwork depicts the wooden device in its entirety with detailed renderings of the intricate mechanisms involved in the process. The artwork gives the viewer a glimpse into the tools used in the everyday lives of people in the past and highlights the importance of simple mechanical devices in everyday tasks.