Monkey Gentleman and Lady Salt and Pepper Shakers

Object/Artifact

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Railway Village Museum

Lady- 2022.1.114a and Gentleman- 2022.1.114b

Lady- 2022.1.114a and Gentleman- 2022.1.114b

Name/Title

Monkey Gentleman and Lady Salt and Pepper Shakers

Entry/Object ID

2022.1.114

Description

These small ceramic salt and pepper shakers are monkeys or chimpanzees dressed as a gentleman with top hat and cane and lady with hat and umbrella. Both have cork stoppers in place and are labeled with "Japan".

Acquisition

Accession

2022.1

Made/Created

Time Period

mid-20th century

Place

Country

Japan

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Transcription

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

Dimension Description

Of female shaker

Height

2-9/16 in

Width

1-3/16 in

Weight

1 oz

Material

Ceramic