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Nutcracker
Michael Wither
1750-1850
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Michael Wither (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Lancaster; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Iron
- Brass
Museum Object Number
1969.0784
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.0784
Object Name
Nutcracker
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Michael Wither (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Lancaster; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Probably made in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Fennimore, 2004, 220).
Date
1750-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, outer sides
Inscription: "ELIZABETH / WITHER" engraved in Roman capitals.
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle outer side edges
Inscription: "When this / you see / Remember /me" engraved in script.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Brass
Techniques
- Wrought
Dimensions (inches)
0.433 (H) x 1.181 (W) x 4.252 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.1 (H) x 3 (W) x 10.8 (L)