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Gourd

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Date

1850-1870

GUSN

GUSN-18012

Description

Gourd w/ etched white decortion, lid fits to bottom w/ scalloped shape. Small rope inside gourd fits through hole at top for hanging. Etched design of geometric and vine patterns.

Details

Descriptive Terms

gourd
etching (corroding)
etching (printing process)
gourd
souvenirs
gourd
Gourd
Etched
Souvenir
GOURD

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 (H), 5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.2145

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