Punch Strainer

ca. 1760-70

American, 1725 - 1779

Dating from the same period as the Syng, Jr. punch bowl listed above, this piece offers an unusual form in early American silver, which represents another aspect of Ruth’s collecting. It can be installed with the punch bowl, either beside it or across the bowl. Strainers were used when adding spiced fruit juices to punch; often made of water, sugar and spirits, usually rum.

Silver

Approx. 12 in. diameter

Gift of Ruth J. Nutt

2014.24.10

Photo: Elizabeth Mann

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "An American Sampler" May 18, 2002 - July 4, 2005

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