Gorham Manufacturing Company
Butter Pick

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Manufacturer Gorham Manufacturing CompanyProvidence, 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

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Department

Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Object Type

METALWORK

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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