saltshaker

Object NameSalt Shaker

Manufacturer Mt. Washington Glass Company

Made FromGlass, Enamel, Metal

Dateabout 1880-1889

Place MadeUnited States, MA, New Bedford

Techniquepressed, enameled, assembled

SizeOverall H: 4.5 cm, W: 7.2 cm, D: 4.7 cm

Accession Number2010.4.133

Credit LineGift of Gerald M. Eggert in memory of Christine Clara Eggert Weiss

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionOpaque white glass, yellow, green, and light blue enamel, metal; pressed, enameled, assembled. (a) Egg-shaped opaque white shaker that rests on one flat side. Exterior decorated with yellow flowers and green leaves; thin layer of light blue enamel or stain covers most of shaker. (b) Metal perforated cap with small pointed nib on center of top, threaded to screw onto shaker.
Provenance

Source Gerald M. Eggert - 2010-10-18