Gorham Manufacturing Company
Butter Pick

ManufacturerProvidence, Rhode Island, founded 1831
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Butter Pick
Datec. 1880–1890
PlaceProvidence, Rhode Island, United States
MediumSterling silver and enamel
DimensionsOverall: 7 7/16 × 1 in. (18.9 × 2.5 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Mary Beth Baird
Object number2004.1308
Not on view

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ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; bequeathed to MFAH, 2004.
Exhibition History“Silver: An American Art—Selections from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston,” The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, August 30–February 15, 2015.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved "LMH"
Stamped underside of handle: "[Gorham hallmarks] / Sterling / 375"

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