Elsa Tennhardt (American, born Germany, 1899–1980). <em>Salt Shaker</em>, Patented 1928. Silverplate, 4 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 2 3/8 in. (11.7 x 6.7 x 6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 1999.102.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1999.102.1_bottom_SL4.jpg)

Elsa Tennhardt (American, born Germany, 1899–1980). Salt Shaker, Patented 1928. Silverplate, 4 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 2 3/8 in. (11.7 x 6.7 x 6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 1999.102.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1999.102.1_bottom_SL4.jpg)

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Salt Shaker

Decorative Arts and Design

On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

DESIGNER Elsa Tennhardt, American, born Germany, 1899–1980

MANUFACTURER E. & J. Bass Company, ca. 1890–1930

MEDIUM Silverplate

Place Manufactured: New York, New York, United States

DATES Patented 1928

DIMENSIONS 4 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 2 3/8 in. (11.7 x 6.7 x 6 cm) (show scale)

MARKINGS Stamped on bottom: "E. & J. B."; lightly incised "A O [possibly ampersand] L / M"

COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design

ACCESSION NUMBER 1999.102.1

CREDIT LINE H. Randolph Lever Fund

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Art Deco style salt shaker of silver-plated metal, en suite with pepper shaker (1999.102.2). Tall, narrow pyramid form raised on three feet of V-shaped strip of metal at each corner. Applied decoration of low triangular band that slopes down from left to right applied to each face of pyramid along bottom edge. Holes pierced on each face at top. Round opening with screw cap in center of base. CONDITION: Good; light scratching overall and a few tiny pockmarks; one spot of discoloration on one side.

EXHIBITIONS

19th Century Modern

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

CAPTION Elsa Tennhardt (American, born Germany, 1899–1980). Salt Shaker, Patented 1928. Silverplate, 4 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 2 3/8 in. (11.7 x 6.7 x 6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 1999.102.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1999.102.1_bottom_SL4.jpg)

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