Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Salver
Object Number:
INV.14461
Date:
1903-1907
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 6 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 16.5 cm )
Marks:
engraved: in the center: "E E G" in script
stamped: on the base: "S. KIRK & SON CO 925/1000"
Description:
Wrought silver salver; flat, circular dish with a raised and flared sides; sides repoussé chased with a band of flowers over a textured ground; cast and applied band around the rim; salver seated on four cast ball and claw feet; two engraved foliate scroll rings in the center around the engraved initials, "E E G" in script; maker's mark on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
