Collection Highlights
The Peale Family
1773-1809
1867.298
Oil on canvas
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Luce Center
Chopper
Object name
Chopper
Date
1775-1795
Medium
Metal, wood
Dimensions
Overall: 6 x 5 1/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 15.2 x 13 x 3.5 cm )
Description
Chopper with semi-circular blade attached at center to turned wooden handle.
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Object Number
1947.461j
Gallery Label
According to accession records, this chopper is part of a collection of tools belonging to miniaturist John Ramage.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.