Collection Highlights
Snake jug
Date:
1871
Object Number:
1906.6ab
Medium:
Stoneware
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Utensil holder: salt box
Object Number:
INV.753
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Pine
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/8 x 5 x 5 1/4 in. ( 23.8 x 12.7 x 13.3 cm )
Marks:
carved: on back: "PFB"
inscribed: on back: "1865"
label (partial): on front: "43[..]/L[..]"
Description:
Hanging salt box; rounded back with pierced hole for hanging; semi-circular front carved with central stylized tulip and stylized flowers on either side; holes on sides to house pintle for top (missing); remnants of red and black paint.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
