Wood & Hughes
Fruit Stand

MakerAmerican, active 1845–1899
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Fruit Stand
Datec. 1860–1875
Made inNew York, New York, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions10 3/4 × 14 1/2 × 8 5/8 in. (27.3 × 36.8 × 21.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, bequest of Mary Beth Baird
Object numberB.2004.36
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionJacob Wood and Joseph Hughes, who once worked for the New York City silver firm of William Gale, Sr., formed their own company in 1845, which went on to become a leading silver manufacturer with extensive trade in the American South before the Civil War. This delicate wire basket would have displayed its colorful contents to full advantage.
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; Estate of Mary Beth Baird; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped on underside: W&H 900/1000

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