Vintage Redware Pottery Whales Googly Eyes Salt and Pepper Shakers Made in Japan

Object/Artifact

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Railway Village Museum

Whales salt and pepper shakers: 2023.1.167a, and 2023.1.167b

Whales salt and pepper shakers: 2023.1.167a, and 2023.1.167b

Name/Title

Vintage Redware Pottery Whales Googly Eyes Salt and Pepper Shakers Made in Japan

Entry/Object ID

2023.1.167

Description

Vintage Redware pottery whales with plastic googly eyes salt and pepper shakers. Each has the original "Made in Japan" label on the bottom.

Acquisition

Accession

2023.1

Made/Created

Time Period

mid-20th century

Place

Country

Japan

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Bottom of each shaker.

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

Dimension Description

Height and weight of salt shaker.

Height

2 in

Weight

3.2 oz

Material

Pottery, Plastic