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Communion Cup

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1830-1850

GUSN

GUSN-66564

Description

Deep cup with round base and vertical sides; stepped foot; urn-shaped shaft

Details

Descriptive Terms

communion cups
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Container, Ritual
Cup, Communion
Cup, Communion

Associated Person

Jewett, Mary Rice, 1847-1930
Jewett, Sarah Orne, 1849-1909

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7 3/4 x 4 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Elizabeth L.P. Richardson

Accession Number

1966.395

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