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Saltcellar

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1865-1870

GUSN

GUSN-10397

Description

Silver footed saltcellar. Circular with a beaded design on the foot.

Details

Descriptive Terms

saltcellars
silver (metal)
plate (material)
Vessel, Condiment
Dish, Salt
Saltcellar
Saltcellar

Inscription

"Josephine/ from/ Helen/ October 21, 1870" (Engraved on the body)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 3/8 (H), 2 5/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elsie Whitney Allen

Accession Number

1995.440.1

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