Two-handled cup

Cream pitcher and two-handled cup
Silver
Maker: Littleton Holland
c. 1820-1824

Status

Not on view

Label Text

Like all of Martha Washington's grandchildren, Eliza Parke Custis Law appreciated her family heritage and carefully preserved many Custis and Washington relics for future generations. Additionally, she sought to perpetuate and celebrate new family connections. Eliza commemorated the birth of her second granddaughter by purchasing a two-handled cup engraved with: "Grandmother Custis' gift for her darling Eliza Parke Custis Rodgers."

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Datec. 1820-1824

Maker Littleton Holland (American, c. 1770 - 1847)

Geography Made - United States

Medium/TechniqueSilver

DimensionsOverall (H x W x D): 2 3/4 in. x 4 1/2 in. x 2 3/4 in. (6.99 cm x 11.43 cm x 6.99 cm)

Credit LineAcquired through the generosity of Mrs. Frank X. Henke III, Vice Regent for Oklahoma, and Mr. Henke, 2008

Object numberH-4797

DescriptionSilver cup with raised cylindrical body, straight tapering sides, and a slightly concave bottom; center punch on underside; applied rim and footrim; two cast cyma curve arms set opposite of one another.
Published References

MarkingsMaker’s mark stamped four times on the exterior bottom of the vessel: “HOLLAND”.

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