Maker
Gorham Manufacturing Company(Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831)Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831
Retailer
B. C. Wells(American, active c. 1871–1890)American, active c. 1871–1890
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Tablespoon (one of a set of three)
Datec. 1871–1890
Retailed inAustin, Texas, United States
Made inProvidence, Rhode Island, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions1 3/8 × 1 5/8 × 8 1/8 in. (3.5 × 4.1 × 20.7 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of William J. Hill
Object numberB.2018.57.1
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Texas Room
On view
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
ProvenanceWilliam J. Hill (1934–2018), Houston; given to MFAH, 2018.
Exhibition History"Made in Texas: Art, Life and Culture: 1845–1900," Beeville Art Museum, Texas, September 20, 2014–January 10, 2015.
"A Texas Legacy: Selections from the William J. Hill Collection," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, October 2, 2016–January 2, 2017.
"Texas Silver, William J. Hill," Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, March 1–June 1, 2017.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed on handle: V. M.
Marked on back of handle: [Gorham mark] / STERLING / B. C. WELLS [incuse]
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Gorham Manufacturing Company
c. 1860–1875
Silver and silver gilding
B.97.7.1-.4