Edward A. Tyler
Fork (one of a set of four)

Public Domain

Maker Edward A. Tyler (American, 1815–1879, active New Orleans, c. 1838–1879)American, 1815–1879, active New Orleans, c. 1838–1879

CultureAmerican

Titles

Fork (one of a set of four)

Datemid-19th century

Made inNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States

MediumSilver

Dimensions7 5/8 × 1 in. (19.4 × 2.5 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of the estate of Miss Ima Hogg

Object numberB.77.30.3

Non exposé

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionEdward Augustus Tyler was born in Boston in 1815 and trained as a watchmaker before he moved to New Orleans by 1841. Tyler worked in a partnership retailing watches and jewelry in the early 1840s. In 1844, he opened his own business. His jewelry store located at 115 Canal Street flourished after the Civil War. There, he employed silversmiths, jewelers, and watchmakers to repair jewelry and create some custom pieces. He also often visited New York City for merchandise and was an agent for major manufacturers.
Provenance[Waldhorn Company, New Orleans]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, 1963; Estate of Miss Ima Hogg; given to MFAH, 1977.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Engraved: SB

Mark of Edward A. Tyler [Mackie, Bacot, and Mackie 1980, p. 127]

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