Collector: Theodore D. McCown / Loans: S1967-1968 #127: University of California, Riverside (April 22, 1968–June 17, 1968) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

Start Over Collector Theodore D. McCown Loans S1967-1968 #127: University of California, Riverside (April 22, 1968–June 17, 1968)

Hearst Museum object titled Cooking pot, accession number 9-6595, described as 2-handled brass cooking pot; “Brass karai or frying pan. The curving sides make for economical use of oil in deep frying.” (text from India exh., 1975); see accompanying envelope for native terminology and sketch.

Hearst Museum object titled Dipper, accession number 9-6592, described as Brass dipper with vertical upper wall, globular base and flat bottom; tinned interior; hooked handle held on by copper rivets; most commonly used for drinking water; length 12 inches.

Hearst Museum object titled Metal pot, accession number 9-6598a-d, described as Brass steamer for cooking thick rice cakes; a) tin-lined brass base with 2 ring handles; b) lid with brass finial; c-d) 2 perforated tinned brass inserts;see accompanying envelope for native terminology and sketch. “Vessels of this type are used by South Indians for making idlis, steamed rice cakes. Two perforated insets allow steaming six idlis at a time.” (text form India exh., 1965).

Hearst Museum object titled Teapot, accession number 9-6615a,b, described as (a) Brass tea kettle; bottom stamped “Sangham Co., Poona 5;” (b) lid; height 6 1/2 inches.