Title
Presentation Cup
Object Type
Creator
Date
19th century
Description
A presentation cup (American, 19th century) retailed by Shreve, Crump & Low, Boston. The cup is composed out of sterling silver and copper with double horn side handles. The cup is inscribed with the initials “LGM” for Lewis Gouverneur Morris II (1882-1967), the father of Alletta Morris McBean, and the date “June 4, 1903.” The underside of the cup is inscribed “SHREVE CRUMP & LOW Co / STERLING AND / OTHER METALS.”
Cultural Origin
American
Medium
copper
silver
horn
Extent
4 1/4" x 7 1/2" x 4"
Collection
Source
Gift of Mrs. Alletta Morris McBean, 1981.
Identifier
PSNC.4600
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