Thomas You
Pap Boat

MakerAmerican, c. 1731–1786, active Charleston, South Carolina, c. 1749–1786
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Pap Boat
Datec. 1756–1785
Made inCharleston, South Carolina, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions1 × 4 3/8 × 2 11/16 in. (2.5 × 11.1 × 6.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of William J. Hill in memory of Dominique de Menil
Object numberB.97.57
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionThomas You was born in South Carolina of Huguenot descent. He apprenticed with the Charleston jeweler and silversmith John Paul Grimke and first advertised his own Charleston silversmith shop in 1756. Advertisements for his shop appeared frequently afterward, alerting customers to his own work and products “just imported from London.” Marked by You, this pap boat resembles a small sauceboat, but was used to administer semi-liquid foods to small children or invalids.
ProvenanceWilliam J. Hill (1934–2018), Houston; given to MFAH, 1997.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved on underside: IL.[L superscript over period[.]S
Stamped on interior bottom: TY [worn]

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