Hat salt

American

1820–40

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 706

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Provenance

Title: Hat salt
Date: 1820–40
Geography: Made in United States
Culture: American
Medium: Blown-molded glass
Dimensions: H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Henry G. Schiff, 1980
Object Number: 1980.502.28
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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