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Crucible

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1770-1820

GUSN

GUSN-254999

Description

Pear shaped body with spout and raised foot ring. Socket of side mounted handle riveted with heart shaped brace to mid-body. Swell turned wood handle fitted into socket.

Details

Descriptive Terms

crucibles
cast iron
hardwood
Crucible

Associated Person

Thacher, Mary

Associated Building

Original To Winslow Crocker House (Yarmouth Port, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

227.1981

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

USA

Dimensions

13 5/8 (H), 6 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Guido Perera

Accession Number

1999.432

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