Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
Date:
c. 1810-14
Object Number:
1953.274f
Medium:
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
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Nutmeg grater
Object Number:
INV.7575a-c
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. ( 3.8 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Turned wood nutmeg grater with three parts; small cup fitted with a punctured metal rasp; knobbed screw on lid; screw on base.
Gallery Label:
This nutmeg grater may have belonged to Ann or Martha Brookes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
