Goose and Gander Salt and Pepper Shakers

Object/Artifact

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Railway Village Museum

Goose and Gander

Goose and Gander

Name/Title

Goose and Gander Salt and Pepper Shakers

Entry/Object ID

2022.1.90

Description

These hand painted ceramic salt and pepper shakers are shaped as a goose in floral shawl and bonnet and a gander in hat, jacket, and bowtie. They have an equal number of holes in their hats indicating neither is specifically salt or pepper. They are both unmarked, but each have their cork stopper intact.

Acquisition

Accession

2022.1

Made/Created

Time Period

mid-20th century

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 goose shaker

Height

2-5/8 in

Width

1-7/8 in

Weight

1 oz

Material

Ceramic