Manufacturer
Gorham Manufacturing Company (Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831)Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831
Retailer
Bigelow, Kennard & Co. (American, 1830–1922)American, 1830–1922
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Creamer
- from the "Athenic" pattern
Date1901 - 1915
PlaceProvidence, Rhode Island, United States
MediumSterling silver and ebony
DimensionsOverall: 4 1/2 × 4 1/2 × 3 in. (11.4 × 11.4 × 7.6 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Mary Beth Baird
Object number2004.1344
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
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
Stamped underside: "Bigelow Kennard & Co / Athenic / [insignia] / sterling / W J N"
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Gorham Manufacturing Company
c. 1880–1890
Sterling silver, gilt, and enamel
97.358.1-.4
