Tiny TV Salt and Pepper Shaker

Object/Artifact

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Railway Village Museum

TV- 2022.1.173a and Box- 2022.1.173b

TV- 2022.1.173a and Box- 2022.1.173b

Name/Title

Tiny TV Salt and Pepper Shaker

Entry/Object ID

2022.1.173

Description

This vintage shaker set is complete with box and instruction sheet. The salt and pepper shakers pop up when the knob is turned to the "on" position. The tv screen is meant to act as a picture frame as well. The instructions state: "To raise salt and pepper shakers: Turn large knob to right. The rear shaker will rise somewhat higher for convenience in using. To use as a photo holder: Cut photo snapshot to size 15/8"x2" to fit over TV screen. Depress screen gently, and insert one end between white screen and gold frame on side towards knobs. Slide photo in about 1/2 inch, then slide opposite end in other side. Center picture."

Acquisition

Accession

2022.1

Made/Created

Time Period

1950s

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 TV only

Height

3 in

Width

1-11/16 in

Length

3-7/16 in

Weight

1.6 oz

Material

Plastic