Chalice

Description:

Large, raised, handleless calyx-shaped cup with hemispherical bottom on pedestal base with molded top, trumpet-shape stem, and applied square foot. Engraved on exterior of cup "Presented by the / Sisters of the New South Church / for its / Communion Service, Jan\y. 1\st, 1815." One side of foot is stamped "MOULTON" with traces of a surround, overstruck at an angle. Centerpoint on bottom underside of cup.

Maker is Ebenezer Moulton (1768-1824) of Boston and Newburyport (after 1820), MA; working, 1790-1824.

Date Made: 1815

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Massachusetts, Boston

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Credit Line: Estate of Arthur Michael

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: DL.383549Catalog Number: 383549Accession Number: 162866

Object Name: chalice

Physical Description: silver (overall material)Measurements: overall: 7 3/4 in x 4 1/4 in; 19.685 cm x 10.795 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b1-c8d7-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_303413

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