Maker
William GaleAmerican, 1779–1845, active 1821–1845
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Bread Basket
- Dessert Basket
Date1831
Made inNew York, New York, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions4 5/8 × 14 7/8 × 9 3/16 in. (11.7 × 37.8 × 23.3 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Martha Fleischman
Object numberB.99.11
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Chillman Parlor
On view
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
ProvenanceJames Henry Hackett (1800–1871); given to Luman Reed (1787–1836); by descent to Mary Mulford; Estate of Mary Mulford; consigned to [Bob Smith Bonded Auctioneer, Pleasant Valley, New York, 1966]; purchased by Lawrence A. Fleischman (1925–1997), 1967; Martha Fleischman, New York; given to MFAH, 1999.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed: AMICUS CERTUS IN RE INCERTA CERNITUR. / To / Luman Reed Esqr. / This trifling tribute of respect for / a Most disinterested act of Kindness. / proffer'd in the hour of need, is / Presented by his / Obliged & Grateful Friend / N.York 1831 J.H.H.
Stamped on underside: star above a head facing right, W GALE [in rectangle], crowned leapard, above a circle [?] and a lion
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Unknown English
mid- 17th–17th century
Beads, metallic purl, lace, silk, linen, wood, and mirror glass
B.57.96
