Heart Crimper

Date19th Century

Mediumwalrus ivory, whale ivory, metal

Dimensions2 1/2 × 2 1/2 × 5 3/4 in. (6.4 × 6.4 × 14.6 cm)

Object number00.146.22

Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum

DescriptionA pie crimper with a massive walrus ivory shaft pierced in the shape of a heart, the two sides forming the saddle; surmounted by a tamper-type pastry stamp also in the shape of a heart, with 20 raised prongs (5 broken off); enormous fluted whale ivory wheel; metal axle.

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