Cream pitcher
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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 first granddaughter by purchasing a cream pitcher engraved with: "Grandmother Custis' gift for her darling Harriet Murray Rodgers."
See also two-handled cup, H-4797.
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Datec. 1820-1824
Geography
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United States
Medium/TechniqueSilver
DimensionsOverall: 2 7/8 in. x 2 5/8 in. x 4 1/2 in. (7.32 cm x 6.68 cm x 11.43 cm)
Credit LineAcquired through the generosity of Mrs. Frank X. Henke III, Vice Regent for Oklahoma, and Mr. Henke, 2008
Object numberH-4798
DescriptionSilver pitcher with raised cylindrical body, straight tapering sides, applied spout, and slightly concave bottom; center punch on underside; applied rim and footrim; cast cyma curve arm set opposite spout.MarkingsMaker's mark stamped twice on the exterior bottom of the vessel: "HOLLAND".
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