Image

Gorham and Thurber

Water Pitcher,

Description

Maker

Title

Water Pitcher

Medium

coin silver

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Techniques

Dimensions

31.6 x 23.4 x 17.7 cm (12 7/16 x 9 3/16 x 6 15/16 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

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"

Place

Place Made: Providence; Place Made: Rhode Island

Type

Credit

Museum Purchase: Bequest of Eliza Taft, by exchange

Object Number

2003.26

About

Water Pitcher

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"

Place Made: Providence; Place Made: Rhode Island

Projects & Publications

Publications

Use

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