Sugar Bowl

Sugar Bowl

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Description
Two-handled, tapered oval sugar bowl with ribbed sides and low-domed cover topped by circular, pierced, leafy knop. Two high, S-scroll handles with leaf decoration and bud terminals, the upper terminals attached to short, trumpet-shaped, leafy struts. Slightly concave bottom. No marks. Part of teapot, sugar bowl and creamer set, 1991.0825.05-.07.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
bowl, sugar
date made
1860s
place made
United States
Physical Description
silver plate (overall material)
pewter (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5 1/2 in x 7 3/4 in x 4 1/4 in; 13.97 cm x 19.685 cm x 10.795 cm
ID Number
1991.0825.06
catalog number
1991.0825.06
accession number
1991.0825
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. John H. Murray
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Cultural and Community Life: Domestic Life
Domestic Furnishings
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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