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Child's Cup

Object Details

Description
Small, tulip-shape, seamed and footed cup with four oval reserves, three of which are repousse chased with clusters of fruits and flowers while the fourth is engraved "S.W.K. / from / Aunt Margaret" in script. Hollow, leafy broken-scroll handle; applied molded rim with ribbed bottom edge; and molded circular base. Underside of flat bottom is struck with three incuse marks, "STANDARD", "J.E. CALDWELL & Co." and "*P.L.K.*", all in serif letters, placed above and below possible centerpoint.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Krider, Peter L.
date made
1851 - 1859
Credit Line
Miss Harriet A. Keen
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 3/4 in x 4 in x 2 5/8 in; 9.525 cm x 10.16 cm x 6.6675 cm
Object Name
cup
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