Wood & Hughes
Fruit Stand

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Maker Wood & Hughes (American, active 1845–1899)American, active 1845–1899

CultureAmerican

Titles

Fruit Stand

Datec. 1860–1875

Made inNew York, New York, United States

MediumSilver

Dimensions10 3/4 × 14 1/2 × 8 5/8 in. (27.3 × 36.8 × 21.8 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, bequest of Mary Beth Baird

Object numberB.2004.36

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Metals Study Room

On view

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionJacob Wood and Joseph Hughes, who once worked for the New York City silver firm of William Gale, Sr., formed their own company in 1845, which went on to become a leading silver manufacturer with extensive trade in the American South before the Civil War. This delicate wire basket would have displayed its colorful contents to full advantage.
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; Estate of Mary Beth Baird; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Stamped on underside: W&H 900/1000

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