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The Adams Vase

Designed by Paulding Farnham American
Manufactured by Tiffany & Co.

1893–95

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 706

Commissioned in honor of Edward Dean Adams, chairman of the board of the American Cotton Oil Company, this bejeweled and enameled gold vase was designed to resemble the cotton plant. The overall form and coloration emulate those of the bell-shaped cotton flower, and the rock-crystal cover represents the white boll. Upon the completion of the vase, Tiffany & Co. proudly produced a booklet detailing the process of its creation.

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The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

The Adams Vase, Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927), Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American

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Title: The Adams Vase

Designer: Designed by Paulding Farnham (1859–1927)

Manufacturer: Manufactured by Tiffany & Co. (1837–present)

Date: 1893–95

Geography: Made in New York, New York, United States

Culture: American

Medium: Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel

Dimensions: Overall: 19 7/16 x 13 x 9 1/4 in. (49.4 x 33 x 23.5 cm); 352 oz. 18 dwt. (10977 g)
Body: H. 18 7/8 in. (47.9 cm)
Cover: 4 1/4 x 4 13/16 in. (10.8 x 12.2 cm); 19 oz. 6 dwt. (600.1 g)

Credit Line: Gift of Edward D. Adams, 1904

Object Number: 04.1a–c

Essay

Nineteenth-Century American Silver

Chronology

The United States and Canada, 1800-1900 A.D.

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