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Creamer

1854–65
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Creamer
  • Maker: Thomas Danforth Boardman (1784–1873)
  • Maker: Sherman Boardman (1787–1861)
  • Date: 1854–65
  • Geography: Made in Hartford, Connecticut, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Britannia metal
  • Dimensions: H. 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm); Diam. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm)
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Delight L. Sherwin, 1989
  • Object Number: 1990.87.6
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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