Unknown American
Casket

CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Casket
Datec. 1910
PlaceUnited States
MediumSterling silver
Dimensions3 9/16 × 9 3/8 × 5 15/16 in.

Credit LineGift of Eleanor Freed
Object number88.32
Not on view

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ProvenanceEsther Loveman Kempner, Galveston, Texas; by inheritance to her daughter, Eleanor Freed Stern, Houston; given to MFAH, 1988.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved on lid: "E.L.K."
Stamped and scratched on bottome of casket: "THE METCALF CO." / "2711" / cat's head and "B" within a shield

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