Sour Cream Skimmer

Description:

Skimmer, spoon-shaped, with short, vertical handle, hand-formed. Curved handle for easy grip, with oval opening at end for hanging. Shallow, circular bowl, solid with small, circular punctures to form diamond pattern in center. No mark.

Date Made: 1870-1890

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United StatesPlace Used: United States: Ohio, Columbus

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Credit Line: Gift of Mary Eloise Green

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: DL.322793.66Catalog Number: 76-FT-01.1268Accession Number: 322793Collector/Donor Number: 094

Object Name: skimmer, sour cream

Physical Description: metal (overall material)iron (overall material)Measurements: overall: 4 3/8 in x 4 1/2 in x 6 3/4 in; 11.1125 cm x 11.43 cm x 17.145 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a6-dad6-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_867214

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