Collection Highlights
Abraham Lincoln, the Martyr, Victorious
Date:
Object Number:
PR.052.48
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
creamer
Object Number:
1922.57
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 x 4 3/8 x 4 in. ( 14.3 x 11.1 x 10.2 cm )
Marks:
marked: on base: winged figure, "G.V."
Description:
Small jug (or creamer) with shaped molded rim with shell motif under spout, broken scroll handle with foliate thumb pad on pear-shaped vessel with molded neck and band and tucked in base with spreading foot.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, the engraved "V" is an abbreviation for "vino" and would have originally been part of a set of three pieces including a water jug and a chalice.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Provenance:
Formerly of the George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
