Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: The Museum Year 2010

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Art of the Americas: July 2009–June 2010


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Pair of salt and pepper shakers

about 1930–40
Overall (each): 9.5 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm (3 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.)
Bakelite (plastic)

Classification: Decorative arts

Object Place: United States

Accession number: 2010.488.1-2

Description: Red, "Tower" shaped with stepped top and flared base

Provenance/Ownership History: Early history unknown; by about 2000, Liz Courtney, Newburyport, MA; about 2000, sold by Courtney to Betsy Woodman, Newburyport, MA; 2010, gift of Woodman to the MFA.

Gift of Betsy and Jonathan Woodman