Adolphe Himmel
Water Pitcher

Cropped from post-treatment Conservation photo

Public Domain

Water Pitcher
ArtistAmerican, 1826–1877
RetailerAmerican, active 1829–1861
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Water Pitcher
Datec. 1855
Retailed inNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 11 3/4 × 5 1/2 × 8 in. (29.8 × 14 × 20.3 cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III
Object number94.876
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
Exposé

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Department
Rienzi
Object Type
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III; given to MFAH, 1994.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped on the underside: "HYDE & GOODRICH/H/NEW ORLEAN."

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