F. A. Durgin
Baby Cup

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Maker F. A. DurginAmerican, 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

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

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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