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Punch strainer

(1671 or 1672–1760)
about 1740
Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueSilver
Dimensions21.91 cm (8 5/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Herbert Edes
Accession number36.43
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsSilver flatware
Collections
ProvenanceOriginal owners unknown; Ricketson family of New Bedford, Massachusetts; Clark and Mary (Wood) Ricketson (1776-1826) m. 1795; descended in family to the donors.
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