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Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Punch Strainer
Photo: Elizabeth Mann

Punch Strainer

Dateca. 1760-70
Label TextDating 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.
Object number2014.24.10
Photo CreditPhoto: Elizabeth Mann
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "An American Sampler" May 18, 2002 - July 4, 2005
Credit LineGift of Ruth J. Nutt
DimensionsApprox. 12 in. diameter
MediumSilver
ca. 1765
Object number: 2014.24.39
Pyxis (box with lid)
Greek, Attica
mid - late 8th century B.C.
Object number: 63.69
Wooden Pipe (mythic creatures)
ca. 1870
Object number: 91.1.115
Sdláagwaal (horn ladle)
ca. 1860
Object number: 85.356
Fruit strainer
French
ca. 1770-1780
Object number: 95.107
Fruit strainer spoon
French
ca. 1775-1780
Object number: 95.108
Strainer
1773
Object number: 94.15
Two-handled strainer
1720
Object number: SC94.5
Waste bowl
Meissen manufactory, German
ca. 1730-35
Object number: 69.209
S'ix' (bowl)
ca. 1850
Object number: 85.355