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This and 5 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Tea Set.

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Cream Pitcher

This is a Cream pitcher. It was retailed by Bailey, Banks and Biddle. It is dated 1888 and we acquired it in 1980. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Norris W. Harkness. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Norris W. Harkness.

  • Teapot (USA)
  • silver, ivory.
  • Gift of John V. Rowan, Jr. in memory of Winifred D. Shrubsole (Mrs. Eric N.....
  • 1991-63-1
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Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 8.9 x 17.8 x 11.4 cm (3 1/2 x 7 x 4 1/2 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamped in block caps on underside: Bailey Banks and Biddle, Sterling, 88, maker's mark of lozenges and circle with date 88

It is inscribed

On underside: family crest of rampant stag head with arrow above a gothic "N"

Cite this object as

Cream Pitcher; Retailed by Bailey, Banks and Biddle; silver; H x W x D: 8.9 x 17.8 x 11.4 cm (3 1/2 x 7 x 4 1/2 in.); Gift of Mrs. Norris W. Harkness; 1980-20-5

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Passion for the Exotic: Japonism.

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