Vintage Anthropomorphic Beet & Corn Salt and Pepper Shakers

Object/Artifact

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Railway Village Museum

Anthropomorphic beet & corn salt and pepper shakers: 2023.1.1a, and 2023.1.1b

Anthropomorphic beet & corn salt and pepper shakers: 2023.1.1a, and 2023.1.1b

Name/Title

Vintage Anthropomorphic Beet & Corn Salt and Pepper Shakers

Entry/Object ID

2023.1.1

Description

This set of anthropomorphic (taking on human characteristics) salt and pepper shakers consist of a beet playing the violin and an ear of corn playing the flute. They are made by "Napco" - National Potteries Co. in Cleveland, Ohio.

Acquisition

Accession

2023.1

Made/Created

Manufacturer

National Potteries Corporation

Time Period

mid-20th century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Bottom of corn shaker.

Transcription

National Potteries Co. Cleveland O. Made in Japan

Type

Inscription

Location

Bottom of corn shaker.

Transcription

Napco

Type

Inscription

Location

Bottom of beet shaker.

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

Height and weight of corn shaker.

Height

4 in

Weight

2.2 oz

Material

Ceramic