Colander

1850-1925

Measurements

6-1/4 in x 12-3/4 in (dia)

Materials

Tinned sheet iron

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of Mrs. Alfred C. Harrison

Accession Number

1969.304

Condition Notes

Two handles soldered to opposite sides have been removed.

Comments

The large funnel-shaped colander stands on a base that angles outward.  The colander body is made of four sections joined together.  The elaborate piercing pattern displays a six-pointed star with crescent moons and hearts between the star points on the bottom and a scalloped design around the bottom of the colander sides.

The pierced decoration appears more decorative than functional.