Sieve
Object number2013.93.5
OriginRoccamandolfi, Italy
MediumWood/Metal
Credit LineGift of Joseph D'Andrea
DescriptionHandmade wooden circular sieve with metal screen.Dimensions5 x 15.25 x 49 in. (12.7 x 38.7 x 124.5 cm)InscriptionsHandwritten in blue marker on a piece of beige tape attached to the side of object: " "LUSEETACH" "; "H" is written in black.
Handwriting in pencil to left of tape "S7".
Historical NotesThe wooden sieve was hand-crafted by a basket maker in Roccamandolfi, Italy, who is the last such basket maker in the region. Once used for gathering and transporting goods, the baskets and sieves are now sold as souvenirs to tourists. The village of Roccamandolfi is the childhood home of D’Andrea. Part of a collection of artifacts donated by first-generation Italian American Joseph D’Andrea that reflects the various activities he was involved in during his illustrious career in Pittsburgh as Consul of Italy, president of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, member of the Board of Directors of the National Education Association, and founder and president of the Italian Cultural Heritage Society.
Previous owner
Joseph F. D'Andrea
On View
Not on view
1918-1988
American Safety Table Company
C. and E. Marshall Company
