Invalid feeder

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Invalid feeder

Entry/Object ID

VC.88.1

Description

Teardrop shaped papboat or invalid feeder with crowned "X" stamped on interior bottom; flat handle of-a-piece with body, roughly triangular-shaped with slightly scalloped edge. Reverse of handle stamped "FH"

Collection

Van Cortlandt Manor Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1800

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

(See Description)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

15/16 in

Width

2-1/16 in

Depth

4-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 15/16 x 2 1/16 x 4 7/8 in. (2.4 x 5.2 x 12.4 cm)

Material

Pewter

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Some pitting and discoloration of surface; slight casting cracks on bottom.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 18A