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block mold, shaker

Object Details

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Salem China Company
Date made
1955
Credit Line
Salem China Company
Physical Description
plaster (overall material)
metal (overall material)
molded (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
average spatial: 8.433 cm x 15.545 cm; 3 5/16 in x 6 1/8 in
average spatial: 5 in x 6 1/8 in; 12.7 cm x 15.5448 cm
average spatial: 9.83 cm x 6.02 cm; 3 7/8 in x 2 3/8 in
average spatial: 5.537 cm x 4.267 cm; 2 3/16 in x 1 11/16 in
overall: mold base (a): 3 5/16 in x 6 1/8 in; 8.4455 cm x 15.5575 cm
overall: mold base (b): 4 7/8 in x 6 1/8 in; 12.3825 cm x 15.5575 cm
overall: shaker mold (c): 3 7/8 in x 2 5/16 in; 9.8425 cm x 5.9055 cm
overall: conical mold (d): 2 1/4 in x 1 5/8 in; 5.715 cm x 4.1275 cm
Object Name
Shaker Block Mold
block mold, shaker
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