Manufacturer
Gorham Manufacturing Company(Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831)Providence, 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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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
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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Gorham Manufacturing Company
1878
Sterling silver and gilt
2004.1299.1-.6
Gorham Manufacturing Company
c. 1880–1890
Sterling silver, gilt, and enamel
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