Creamer

1800–1830

Not on view

This pitcher was originally marked Moore & Ferguson. At a later date, the initials W H were superimposed. The letters R E and F E can still be seen with a magnifying glass.

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Provenance

Title: Creamer
Maker: Moore and Ferguson (active ca. 1801–4)
Date: 1800–1830
Geography: Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: Overall: 5 7/8 x 4 1/4 in. (14.9 x 10.8 cm); 5 oz. 8 dwt. (168 g)
Base: 2 3/8 x 2 1/16 in. (6 x 5.2 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Alphonso T. Clearwater, 1933
Object Number: 33.120.303
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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