Tinned sheet iron. Single tulip with full bulbous shape and two curving petals. Design outlined with one1/2" wide metal strip soldered to perforated base. One large central air hole and one small nail hole.
Tinned sheet iron. Running rabbit design facing right. Formed with two 3/4" wide metal strips soldered to base with one large air hole and two nail holes. Overlapped seam.
Tinned sheet iron. Unusual fish design with two fins above and below. Outlined with two 3/4" wide metal strips soldered to perforated base. Two large air holes
Tinned sheet iron. Running stag design, facing left. Outlined with one 1/2" wide metal strip soldered to perforated base. Two small air holes and two tiny nail holes.
Handle removed, solder remnants. Heavily rusted over gray-green patina. Strip is misshapen, esp. at front legs. Bottom left corner of foundation is bent.
Object ID
G.96.37.76
Credit
Gift of Henry J. Kauffman, Heritage Center Collection
Tinned sheet iron. Love birds design formed with two 9/16" wide metal strips soldered to backing with three small air holes. Confronting birds are perched on a branch kissing.
Tinned sheet iron. Double tulip design with opposing configuration extended outward from four leaves. Oval outside border has a crimped outline. All executed with seven 1/2" wide metal strips soldered to oval backing.
Tinned sheet iron. Woman in a long dress facing forward with short arms and out-turned feet. Formed with one 1/2" wide metal strip soldered to perforated base. One air hole and a small nail hole.
Tinned sheet iron. Bird design, sitting facing right. Outlined with three 1/2" wide metal strips soldered to perforated base. One large air hole and two small nail holes.
Tinned sheet iron. Woman in long dress without feet or arms. Design formed with two 3/4" wide metal strips soldered to perforated base. Two large air holes and four smaller nail holes.
Tinned sheet iron. Running dog design, faces left. Outlined with one 1/2" wide metal strip soldered to perforated base. One large air hole and two tiny nail holes.
Tinned sheet iron. Running horse faces left. Design outlined with one 5/8" wide metal strip soldered to perforated base. One large air hole and two small nail holes.
Horse's back detached from backing and bent downward. Moderate rusting, esp. on interior. Reverse has nice dark gray patina. Foundation slightly bent at edges. Minor abrasions.
Object ID
G.96.37.75
Credit
Gift of Henry J. Kauffman, Heritage Center Collection
Tinned sheet iron. Rat or mouse facing right with long tail. Design outlined with one 1/2" wide metal strip soldered to perforated base. One large air hole and two small nail holes.
Tinned sheet iron. Flying bird design, facing left. Formed with two 1/2" wide metal strips soldered to backing with one large hole in center and two small nail holes above.
Tinned sheet iron. Rooster design facing right formed with one 1/2" wide metal strip soldered to perforated base of three small air holes and a tiny nail hole. Tip of tail is corrugated.
Tinned sheet iron. Standing quail design, facing left formed with one 9/16" wide metal strip soldered to backing with one large hole and two nail holes. Tail section is corrugated.
Tinned sheet iron. Rooster design facing right. Formed with one 7/16" wide metal strip soldered to perforated base with one large air hole. Corrugated tail.
Cookie cutter of tinned sheet iron; bugler on horseback, facing right, made of 8 strips of 5/8"-wide tin soldered to a close-fitting backing of the same shape. Man wears tricorne hat, the end of the horse's tail is crimped and horse stands on a base. Has 6 large air holes.
This 20th c. replica of an original is believed to have been made by donor, a noted author, historian and industrial arts teacher. See cutter #2 on page 154 of The Pa. German Collection by Beatrice Garvan (PMA).