Collection Highlights
Study for "Carmen Jones"
1944
2001.104
Watercolor and graphite on paper
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Historical Artifacts
Apple parer
Object name
Apple parer
Date
ca. 1800-1830
Medium
Wood, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 6 5/8 x 11 x 25 1/2 in. ( 16.8 x 27.9 x 64.8 cm )
Description
Wood (pine) apple parer; simple fork with wooden handle; hand-held knife with toggle; straddle board.
Credit Line
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number
1920.98
Gallery Label
This apple parer belonged to the H.C. Elmendorf family.
Provenance
Formerly of the George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
