Marquis Pattern Salt and Pepper Shakers Used by the Jackson Family, Selma, Alabama

THF801387 / Marquis Pattern Salt and Pepper Shakers Used by the Jackson Family, Selma, Alabama

Artifact Overview

Artifact

Salt and pepper set

Date Made

circa 1958

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Object ID

2023.50.133.7

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 2 in
Diameter: 2 in

Keywords	United States, Alabama, Selma Eating Salt and pepper sets Dinnerware Saltshakers Pepper shakers Jackson, Sullivan M., 1921-2004 Jackson, Richie Jean Sherrod, 1932-2013 Jackson, Jawana V.

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Dr. Sullivan & Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson Home
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Set of Marquis Pattern Dinnerware Used by the Jackson Family, Selma, Alabama