Vintage Mahana Importing Co. Ceramic Green Alligators Salt and Pepper Shakers Made in Japan

Object/Artifact

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Railway Village Museum

Alligator salt and pepper shakers: 2023.1.182a, and 2023.1.182b

Alligator salt and pepper shakers: 2023.1.182a, and 2023.1.182b

Name/Title

Vintage Mahana Importing Co. Ceramic Green Alligators Salt and Pepper Shakers Made in Japan

Entry/Object ID

2023.1.182

Description

Vintage ceramic green alligators salt and pepper shakers marked on bottom - Mahana Importing Company New York City, N.Y. Each shaker has the original "Made in Japan" label.

Acquisition

Accession

2023.1

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Mahana Importing Company

Time Period

mid-20th century

Place

Country

Japan

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Bottom of each shaker.

Transcription

Mahana Importing Company New York City, N.Y>

Type

Label

Location

On top of each shaker near the tail.

Transcription

Made in Japan

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Set, Salt and Pepper

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Service Sets

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Length

4-1/2 in

Weight

2.6 oz

Material

Ceramic