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The Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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The museum in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is the only one dedicated exclusively to salt and pepper shakers, housing over 20,000 sets from around the globe. Source

The collection began when Andrea Ludden, an archaeologist, started collecting shakers to study the evolution of design and materials. Source

The museum features shakers dating back to the 1500s, showcasing the evolution of this everyday item. Source

There is a second Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum located in Guadalest, Spain, also founded by Andrea Ludden. Source

Visitors can purchase salt and pepper shakers from the museum's gift shop, allowing them to start or add to their own collections. Source

The museum's collection includes shakers made from a wide range of materials, including glass, wood, metal, and ceramics. Source

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