Maker
James E. Merriman (American, active c. 1845–1860)American, active c. 1845–1860
Makeror
C. G. Merriman (American, active c. 1850–1851)American, active c. 1850–1851
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Soup Spoon
Date1841
Made inMemphis, Tennessee, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions8 1/2 × 1 13/16 in. (21.6 × 4.6 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of William J. Hill
Object numberB.87.7
Non exposé
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved: BLL
Mark of James E. Merriman or Charles G. Merriman [Caldwell 1988, p. 127, nos. 99b, 99c]
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Ralph & James Clews
c. 1825–1834
Lead-glazed earthenware with transfer print
B.63.4.A,.B
