Strainer Used by Lindbergh Family While Camping, 1942-1957

Summary

Charles and Anne Lindbergh used this strainer and other utensils when on cross-country trips. The Lindbergh family traveled to 37 states and Ontario, Canada between 1942 and 1957 in a trailer supplied by Henry Ford.

Charles and Anne Lindbergh used this strainer and other utensils when on cross-country trips. The Lindbergh family traveled to 37 states and Ontario, Canada between 1942 and 1957 in a trailer supplied by Henry Ford.

Artifact

Strainer (Culinary tool)

Date Made

1942-1957

Subject Date

1942-1957

Creators

Unknown

Driving America
 On Exhibit

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

57.72.21

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Charles A. Lindbergh

Material

Steel (Alloy)
Wood (Plant material)

Color

Red

Dimensions

Length: 7.625 in

Width: 2.6875 in  (or diameter of strainer cup)

Depth: 1.75 in

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