Kettle

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Kettle

Entry/Object ID

VC.58.483

Description

Kettle, two handles, riveted: rounded sides.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1800 - 1833 Date made: r. 1800 - 1833

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Diameter

9-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)

Material

copper

Condition

Notes

Remarks: (6/27/2002) Kettle was mistakenly cleaned by curatorial housekeeper with Goddard's liquid copper cleaner. The cleaning chemicals caused the kettle's surface to change to a deep red and orange color. The surface was rinsed with distilled water.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Van Cortlandt Family

Notes

Former owner

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Manor, Milk Room