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Child's cup (part of child's breakfast set)
Designed by: Arthur Stone (American, born in England, 1847–1938)
Made by: David Carlson (American, active 1909–1919)
Made by: David Carlson (American, active 1909–1919)
about 1913
Object Place: Gardner, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
9.6 x 11.3 cm (3 3/4 x 4 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Joseph Randolph Coolidge IV
Accession Number1989.811
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver hollowware
This child’s service records a personal gift exchanged to and from prominent Bostonians at the turn of the twentieth century. It also documents a preference for marking important occasions with silverware. The set was presented in 1913 to Peggy Stuart Coolidge to celebrate her baptism. It is made of heavy-gauge metal and, despite use, has survived in good condition.
This text has been adapted from "Silver of the Americas, 1600-2000," edited by Jeannine Falino and Gerald W.R. Ward, published in 2008 by the MFA. Complete references can be found in that publication.
This text has been adapted from "Silver of the Americas, 1600-2000," edited by Jeannine Falino and Gerald W.R. Ward, published in 2008 by the MFA. Complete references can be found in that publication.
DescriptionThe bulbous raised cup with C-scroll handle has a center point on its bottom. It is ornamented with ribbing or panels that divide the sides and that have palmette decorations, which form the seam of these sections. It has a molded foot and rim.
Marks
“Stone [with profile of incuse chasing hammer stamped across St] / STERLING / C” struck on bottom.
InscriptionsNone.
ProvenanceBaptismal gift received by composer Peggy Stuart (1913-1981) in 1913; by descent to her husband, Joseph Randolph Coolidge IV, the donor in 1989.