Celluloid Foam Skimmer

Description (Brief):

The rounded blade of the skimmer is made of cream celluloid. The handle is an intricately molded metal piece, possibly bronze. The skimmer has no markings.

Celluloid beer foam skimmer with ornate metal handle.

Location: Currently not on view

Subject: Beer

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See more items in: Medicine and Science: Chemistry, Celluloid, Food

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2006.0098.1567Catalog Number: 2006.0098.1567Accession Number: 2006.0098

Object Name: Foam Skimmer

Physical Description: cellulose nitrate (blade material)metal, bronze (handle material)Measurements: overall: 25 cm x 3.4 cm x 1 cm; 9 13/16 in x 1 5/16 in x 3/8 inoverall: 1/2 in x 9 7/8 in x 1 3/8 in; 1.27 cm x 25.0825 cm x 3.4925 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-97a0-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1347421

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