Gorham and Thurber
Maker
Gorham and Thurber (American, 1850 - 1852)
George Babcock (American, 1814 - 1883), engraver
Title
Water Pitcher
Year
Medium
Materials/Techniques
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Techniques
Materials
coin silver Geography
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Place Made: Providence; Place Made: Rhode Island
Dimensions
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31.6 x 23.4 x 17.7 cm (12 7/16 x 9 3/16 x 6 15/16 inches)
Signature / Inscription / Marks
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Marked: GORHAM & THURBER / PROVIDENCE RI / PURE COIN.
Inscribed: Presented / by Ladies of / the First Universalist / Society / to / Rev. Henry & Mrs. Eliza Ann Bacon / Providence R.I. Sept. 4th 1851 / “Your memory will be to us a joy for ever.”
Marks: Stamped on underside of base: "GORHAM & THURBER / PROVIDENCE, RI / PURE COIN" Credit / Object Number
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Credit
Museum Purchase: Bequest of Eliza Taft, by exchange
Object Number
2003.26 Type
Publications
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Tombstone
George Babcock (American, 1814 - 1883), engraver
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