creamer

Date1820-1840

Mediumsilver

Dimensions7 1/2 × 4 × 8 in. (19.1 × 10.2 × 20.3 cm)

Object number1974.7.1.B

Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum

DescriptionA silver inverted pear-shaped body creamer, oval cross section, sinuous curves on body and lip, graduating shoulders, a high open trough spout, splayed base, and bands of beading (5) accentuate points. The scroll handle has two turnings and the pitcher is inscribed "M. Parker" on the side.
Part of Silver Tea ServiceProvenance"M.Parker(Mary) born 8/27/1792,daughter of John Avery Parker; wed Francis Howland 4/30/1807 & died 8/18/1856. She was known as Polly

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