Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Nutmeg grater
Object Number:
INV.7575
Date:
ca. 1896
Medium:
Iron, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/8 x 5 1/4 in. ( 13 x 13.3 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on nutmeg holder: "THEEDGA / PAT. AUG. 1818 / NOV. 10, 1896"
Description:
Sheet iron nutmeg grater with turned wood handle; spring-loaded nutmeg grater holder braces nutmeg against sliding grater.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
