James Conning
Cup

MakerAmerican, 1813–1872
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Cup
Datec. 1864
Made inMobile, Alabama, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions3 1/4 × 4 1/8 × 2 7/8 in. (8.3 × 10.5 × 7.3 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of William J. Hill in memory of Dominique de Menil
Object numberB.97.51
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Kilroy Center
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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionThis cup, marked by Mobile, Alabama, silversmith James Conning bears a presentation inscription “Alex Shlenker / To / Hartmann / April 29th1864.” Such cups became popular as gifts during the nineteenth century, especially for infants.
ProvenanceWilliam J. Hill (1934–2018), Houston; given to MFAH, 1997.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved in script on the side: Alex Shlenker / To / Hartmann / April..29th..[th superscript with two periods [..] underneath] 1864
Stamped on the underside: J CONNING / MOBILE

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