Mulford & Wendell
Creamer

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Maker Mulford & Wendell(American, active c. 1843–1854)American, active c. 1843–1854

CultureAmerican

Titles

Creamer

Datec. 1846

Made inAlbany, New York, United States

MediumSilver

Dimensions6 3/8 × 5 7/8 × 3 3/4 in. (16.3 × 15 × 9.5 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, bequest of Mary Beth Baird

Object numberB.2004.15

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionAgricultural fairs grew significantly in popularity in the United States during the first half of the 19th century, seeking to improve the state of farming and farm products and often offering prizes to those who succeeded. This handsome Rococo Revival creamer, made by the Albany firm of Mulford and Wendell, was awarded to William R. Grinnell for prizes won by his Durham bull named “Albion” and his three-year-old stallion named “Champion.”
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; Estate of Mary Beth Baird; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Engraved on the front side of the pitcher: "Awarded by the N.Y.S. / Agriculture Society to / Wm. R Grinnell / as 1st Premium on / Horse Champion / 2d Premium on / Bull Albion / at Auburn Sept. 1846"

Stamped underside: "MULFORD & WENDELL / [symbol of a star, the letter "M", and an anchor] / Albany N.Y / 12"

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