Spice canisters, Church Family, Mount Lebanon, NY

Object ID:

1950.3691.1b-e

Community:

New York, Mount Lebanon

Description

Cylindrical canisters (1 larger, 3 same size) of wood. Veneer sides bent into a circle and secured by a glued scarf joint. Headers held with a tin bend crimped and soldered. Various woods: mahogany veneer (?), bottoms of pine, tops maple, cherry, unknown. Canisters all labeled; largest "Pepper" on top and faintly on side and other three "Nutmegs", "Cloves" and "Allspice" on tops and sides.

New York Mount Lebanon

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