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Cream Jug (USA), ca. 1840

This is a Cream jug. It was made by Christopf Christian Kuchler and retailed by Hyde + Goodrich. It is dated ca. 1840 and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is silver (coin). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Harvey Smith. It is credited Gift of Harvey Smith.

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Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 13.2 x 17.6 x 11.5 cm (5 3/16 x 6 15/16 x 4 1/2 in.)

It has the following markings

in a curve: "Hyde & Goodrich" / in a shaped shield: "Manufacturers" "K" / in a curve: "New Orleans"; in a wriggle-edged rectangular ridge: "Warranted Pure Coin"

It is inscribed

Engraved below spout: "Ann F. Sharp"

Cite this object as

Cream Jug (USA), ca. 1840; Made by Christopf Christian Kuchler (American); silver (coin); H x W x D: 13.2 x 17.6 x 11.5 cm (5 3/16 x 6 15/16 x 4 1/2 in.); Gift of Harvey Smith; 1968-90-2

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