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Souvenir Salt and Pepper Shakers, 1940-1955

THF100070 / Souvenir Salt and Pepper Shakers, 1940-1955
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Artifact Overview

Salt and pepper shakers were popular vacation souvenirs, including this set from Yosemite National Park that evoked Native American imagery.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Salt and pepper set

Date Made

1940-1955

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

88.329.7

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Helena H. Evans.

Material

Wood (Plant Material)
Cork (Bark)

Color

Black (Color)
White (Color)
Red

Dimensions

Height: 2.3 in
Diameter: 1.8 in

Inscriptions

On 88.329.7.1: YOSEMITE NAT'L PARK On both 88.329.7.1 and .2: Painting of man smoking, tipi, sun, and drum