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Pitcher with bulbous body, repousse leaf and grape motifs, vine handle.
pitchers (vessels)
silver (metal)
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher
"TO / Hon. Josiah Quincy Jr. / Mayor of the City of Boston / in 1846, 1847, 1848, / This Plate is presented by a number / of his fellow citizens, as a testimonial of Respect for / his important efforts in the cause of / Temperance. / Jany 1st 1849." (Engraved)
Quincy, Josiah, 1802-1882
Original to Josiah Quincy House (Quincy, Mass.),
Jones, Ball, & Poor (Maker)
Boston, MA, USA
12 3/4 x 6 1/2 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Edmund Quincy
1972.38A
Massachusetts (United States)
Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)
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