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Creamer

1800–1810
Not on view
(See 33.120.554–.556 for service.)

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Creamer
  • Maker: William G. Forbes (1751–1840)
  • Date: 1800–1810
  • Geography: Made in New York, New York, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Silver
  • Dimensions: Overall: 4 1/2 x 6 7/16 x 2 11/16 in. (11.4 x 16.4 x 6.8 cm); 6 oz. 15 dwt. (209.9 g)
    Base: 2 3/4 x 1 15/16 in. (7 x 4.9 cm)
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Alphonso T. Clearwater, 1933
  • Object Number: 33.120.556
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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