Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1785-1789
Object Number:
1916.7
Medium:
Mahogany; pine, poplar
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Salt and pepper shaker
Object Number:
1956.171.15[dup]
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Bakelite, glass, wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 7 x 6.4 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Yellow bakelite pedestal salt and pepper shaker with two glass cylinders to hold the salt and pepper; rectangle of bakelite in the center with white and black wooden cylindical spring loaded buttons that release the salt and pepper.
Gallery Label:
This salt and pepper shaker belonged to Ruth Draper.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
