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Description:

This metal pot, used for making guava paste and other sweets at home, was acquired in Rio Piedras in 1953.

Date Made: 20th century

Description (Spanish): Esta olla de metal, empleada para preparar pasta de guayaba y otros dulces caseros, fue adquirida en Río Piedras en 1953.Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Puerto Rico

Subject: Daily LifePuerto RicoHousehold Tools and Equipment

Subject:

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Ethnic, Cultures & Communities, Domestic Furnishings, Vidal

Exhibition:

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Credit Line: Gift of Teodoro Vidal

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1997.0097.1177Accession Number: 1997.0097Catalog Number: 1997.0097.1177

Object Name: pot

Physical Description: metal alloy (overall material)Measurements: overall: 15 cm x 33.2 cm x 26.5 cm; 5 7/8 in x 13 1/16 in x 10 7/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-26f6-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_602547

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