F. A. Durgin
Baby Cup

MakerAmerican, active Saint Louis, c. 1858–1888
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Baby Cup
Datec. 1858–1888
Made inSaint Louis, Missouri, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions4 × 4 3/8 × 3 1/4 in. (10.2 × 11.1 × 8.3 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, bequest of Mary Beth Baird
Object numberB.2004.10
Not on view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionFreeman A. Durgin established his firm in St. Louis in 1858.  By 1868, he had expanded to a new factory building that included steam-driven machinery to fabricate silver. By the second half of the 19th century, small cups like this were popular gifts for babies.
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; Estate of Mary Beth Baird; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved under the spout in a cartouche: Pierre / C / Scott
Stamped on the underside: F.A. DURGIN ST LOUIS

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