Manufacturer
Gorham Manufacturing Company(Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831)Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Covered Sugar Bowl
Date1862
PlaceProvidence, Rhode Island, United States
MediumCoin silver and gilt
DimensionsOverall (Handle raised): 7 3/4 × 4 13/16 × 4 9/16 in. (19.7 × 12.2 × 11.6 cm)
Overall (.A, Bowl): 5 1/8 × 4 3/4 × 4 7/8 in. (13 × 12.1 × 12.4 cm)
Overall (.B, Lid): 2 1/8 × 4 1/4 in. diameter (5.3 × 10.8 cm)
Overall (.A, Bowl): 5 1/8 × 4 3/4 × 4 7/8 in. (13 × 12.1 × 12.4 cm)
Overall (.B, Lid): 2 1/8 × 4 1/4 in. diameter (5.3 × 10.8 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Mary Beth Baird
Object number2004.1292.A,.B
Non exposé
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved obverse: "To / Ellen S Hutton / on her / Wedding Day"
Engraved reverse: "From / the / Rector Wardens / Vestry / of the Church of the / Epiphany / Feb 11th 1862"
Engraved reverse: "From / the / Rector Wardens / Vestry / of the Church of the / Epiphany / Feb 11th 1862"
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