Maker
Pierre Lamothe (American, born Haiti, active c. 1803–1823)American, born Haiti, active c. 1803–1823
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Ladle
Datec. 1815
Made inNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions13 3/4 × 3 11/16 in. (34.9 × 9.4 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, museum purchase with funds provided by the Friends of Bayou Bend
Object numberB.71.93
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
Exposé
Explore Further
Department
Bayou BendObject Type
Exhibition History"Crescent City Silver," Anglo-American Art Museum, Louisiana State University, September 21–November 21, 1980 (LN:80.31)
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved on back of handle: NG and F.W. [latter added later]
Mark of Pierre Lamothe [Mackie, Bacot, and Mackie 1980, p. 126]
Cataloguing data may change with further research.
If you have questions about this work of art or the MFAH Online Collection please contact us.