Collection Highlights
An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Hayti: comprehending a view of the principal transactions in the revolution of Saint Domingo; with its antient and modern state
Date:
1805
Object Number:
LIB.F1923.R15.1
Medium:
Paper, book
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Sugar cutter
Object Number:
1945.578
Date:
1790-1840
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/4 x 4 in. ( 24.8 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Cast iron sugar nippers with tooled decoration at joint.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this sugar cutter was used for cutting loaf sugar.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
