Perforated Metal Dipper

Object/Artifact

Wildwood Historic Center

Name/Title

Perforated Metal Dipper

Entry/Object ID

1971.020.025

Description

Perforated or slotted metal skimmer. Long handle has hole at end for hanging. Bowl shaped on one side for pouring.

Context

Also known as a skimmer. Marcella Wearne (curator) said ‘pretty heavy stuff.’

Collection

Wildwood Historic Center [primary collection]

Acquisition

Accession

1971.020

Source or Donor

020 Mrs. Laurine Oetgen Kimmel

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Dipper

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Skimmer, Kitchen

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Ladle, Serving

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Tool, Food Separating

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Serving Utensils

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Preparation Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Class

Food Processing & Preparation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Width

4 in

Length

10-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

10.5" long handle, 4" wide dipper bowl

Location

Shelf

Shelves

Wall

East Wall

Room

Pantry

Floor

First Floor

Building

Wildwood House

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Provenance

Notes

Mrs. Laurine Kimmel and husband owners of Kimmel Orchard. Laurine Kimmel famous for watercolor outhouse paintings. Her estate allows only Wildwood Historic Center to sell her prints.