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Wig curler
1760-1775
INV.5924.77
Clay
Related Person: Field Exploration Committee

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Salt

Salt
Object name 
Salt
Date 
1830-1840
Medium 
Glass
Dimensions 
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 6.4 x 9.5 x 7 cm )
Description 
Colorless pressed lead glass salt; trapezoidal form; eagle with shield flanked by acanthus leaves on sides and foliate decoration on stippled ground on ends; eight-pointed star on base; four scrolled feet (Neal EE7).
Credit Line 
Gift of Miss Fannie G. Dudley and Family
Object Number 
1957.158
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.