Name/Title
NutcrackerEntry/Object ID
GHS 920Description
ES: Brass nutcracker with top hinge, toothed surface for holding nut below which are turnings and then handle.
Label: Site and Relic Society Museum - Walter Mudford - Killed in battle June 27th, 1862 - his watch and nutcracker found in his pocket when killed.
LSK: Brass nutcracker with hinge supporting two faceted rectangular elements, each has three sides with undulating incised line decoration; Central portion has series of rings, this is topped with curving sides.Made/Created
Date made
1830 - 1870Notes
Creation Date: 1830-1870Dimensions
Height
4-1/2 inWidth
1-1/4 inDepth
5/8 inProvenance
Notes
Object owned and used by Walter Mudford during Civil War. GHS catalogue reports object donated by Mrs. Binder June 22, 1920. GHS Label roports object donated by Mrs. Jane Mudford.