Salt

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Object Name: 
Salt
Place Made: 
United States, New England
Accession Number: 
2009.4.238
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 5 cm, W: 7.5 cm, D: 5.5 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
1830-1840
Credit Line: 
Gift of Anna and Karl Koepke
Primary Description: 
Colorless, pressed rectangular salt has four feet and panels of eagles and trees. The four corners are decorated to look like columns with a scalloped rim and star on bottom.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Koepke, Karl H. (d. 2009), Source
2009-05-26
Koepke, Ann, Source
2009-05-26
Inscription: 
WANS EE1-pg. 74 RARE
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