Strainer

Description:

Deep, circular strainer attached with three rivets to a long handle twisted at center and flattened into shaped ends with a bent-back hook at top; a U-bent clip is soldered to the rolled rim opposite handle. Bowl is perforated with small holes arranged into a spiral. Rivets hammered on front and back. Possible stamp at front top of handle. No other marks.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New England

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Domestic Life, Domestic Furnishings

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Credit Line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: DL.388477Catalog Number: 388477Accession Number: 182022

Object Name: strainer

Physical Description: brass (bowl; clip; rivets material)iron (handle material)Measurements: overall: 2 1/2 in x 15 in x 4 3/4 in; 6.35 cm x 38.1 cm x 12.065 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-59a3-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_304689

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