Baptismal cup

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Date

1856-1857

GUSN

GUSN-24631

Description

Silver baptismal cup w/ scrolled side handle and engraved scrolled foliate detail. Foliated rim at botom that includes 4 scrolled feet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

silver (metal)
christenings
Silver
Christening
CUP, BAPTISMAL

Inscription

Engraved on side: ""Mary Frances"" Stamped on bottom: ""L [crown] [lion] M.H./ & Co.""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3.375 (H), 2.375 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.5491

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