Collection Highlights
The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
Date:
Object Number:
PR.068.34
Medium:
Paper, engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Creamer
Object Number:
INV.14444
Date:
ca. 1815
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/8 x 5 3/4 x 3 in. ( 16.2 x 14.6 x 7.6 cm )
Marks:
engraved: center front: "W M B" in bright-cut script
stamped: on base: "KIRK & SMITH"
Description:
Wrought silver creamer; rectangular, boat-shaped body with gadrooning around the lower body; seated on a molded, stepped base with a vertically applied, stamped anthemion footring and Greek-key band around the body joint; body flares to an applied, chased foliate and grape band; flared, extended and wide pouring lip applied above; applied Greek-key band around the rim; cast s-scroll handles; engraved, "W M B" on the center front; maker's mark stamped on the base.
Gallery Label:
possibly Beekman family
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
