Manufacturer

Unidentified maker

Material

tin
iron

Dimensions

Overall: 7 x 8 x 8 in. ( 17.8 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm )

Creation Date

1800 – 1850

Description

Sheet iron cheese strainer with two attached handles and three feet, shaped in flower form and decorated with regular pattern of punched holes and punched initials on bottom.

Marks/Inscription

punched: on base: "V A"

Provenance

Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
The Folk Art Collection of Elie and Viola Nadelman, Riverdale, NY

Kitchen Artifact ID

INV.14876