Jacob Whitmore
Cann

MakerAmerican, 1736–1825
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Cann
Datec. 1780–1790
Made inMiddletown, Connecticut, United States
MediumPewter
Dimensions4 3/4 × 3 3/4 in. (12.1 × 9.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.60.78.2
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Murphy Room
Exposé

Explore Further

Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionJacob Whitmore was born in Middletown, Connecticut, in 1736. In 1781, he advertised in The Connecticut Courant: “To be sold (for hard money only). At the shop of the subscriber in Middletown. A good assortment of New Pewter among which are one article of Tea-Potts of the best sort.” The form of his touch indicates that he retired from pewter making about 1790 or earlier.
Provenance[Thomas D. and Constance R. Williams, Litchfield, Connecticut]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, October 5, 1960; given to MFAH, by 1966.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
[no inscriptions]
Marked: rose on inside bottom

Cataloguing data may change with further research.

If you have questions about this work of art or the MFAH Online Collection please contact us.

Cann
Jacob Whitmore
c. 1758–1790
Pewter
B.64.27
Cann
Jacob Hurd
c. 1724–1740
Silver
B.69.99
Cann
Jacob Hurd
c. 1724–1740
Silver
B.61.18
Cann
Samuel Hamlin
c. 1767–1856
Pewter
B.61.46
Cann
Nathaniel Austin
c. 1763–1807
Pewter
B.60.64
Cann
Joseph Danforth, Sr.
c. 1779–1788
Pewter
B.60.65
Cann
Joseph Danforth, Sr.
c. 1779–1788
Pewter
B.60.66
Cann
Thomas Danforth, II
c. 1755–1818
Pewter
B.69.25
Saltcellar
Jacob Gerritse Lansing
c. 1785–1803
Silver and glass
B.91.53
Cream Pot (Creamer)
Jacob Hurd
c. 1745–c. 1755
Silver
B.69.112
Spoon
Jacob Boelen
c. 1675–1700
Silver
B.92.1
Candlestick
c. 1650–1700
Pewter
B.60.68