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Salt

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1760

GUSN

GUSN-310830

Description

Turned wooden salt with circular foot. From Highfields, George Adam's House.

Details

Descriptive Terms

salts (condiment vessels)
wood (plant material)
Vessel, Condiment
Dish, Salt
Dish, Salt

Inscription

"L. A. 1760" (Carved)

Additional Identification Number

1299.125

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

2 3/4 (H), 3 7/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Joan Pearson Watkins Trust

Accession Number

2015.62.125

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