Paperweight

Object/Artifact

-

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Paperweight

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.913

Description

A small, metal paperweight in the shape of a crab: with eight small claws and two large front claws; painted black.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1900

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

1-1/2 in

Length

1-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (3.8 x 3.2 cm)

Material

Lead, Paint

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Some surface dirt, one scratch on the bottom.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, White-Wetmore Bedroom