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Gene Pond

Maker: Sharon Doughtie (American, born 1957)

Vessel

Maker: Matthew Hill (American, 1953–2021)

Crossing the Line

Maker: Michael D. Mode (American, born 1946)

Coverlet

Maker: Allie Josephine Mast (American, 1861–1936)

Viking Punch Bowl

Designer: Paulding Farnham (American, 1859–1927)
Manufacturer: Tiffany and Company (American, founded 1837)

Bouillon Cup and Saucer

Decorator: Ethel Easton Paxson (American, 1885–1982)

Spice Tower

Maker: Earl Krentzin (American, 1929–2021)

Pies and Whistles I

Maker: Earl Krentzin (American, 1929–2021)

Viper's Venom

Maker: Nancy Lee Worden (American, 1954–2021)

Beware of Snakes

Maker: Nancy Lee Worden (American, 1954–2021)

Miss Taylor's Seminary Medal

Engraver: Unknown
Honorand: M. Bisson, American, 19th century

Rowson and Haswell's Academy Medal

Engraver: Unknown

Union School Medal

Engraver: Unknown
School (Institution): (probably) Union School (Portland) (American, founded 1798)
Honorand: (probably) Elizabeth Wiswall Trowbridge, American, 1800–1875

Biographical Medal

Engraver: (attributed to) Richard Brunton (American, born England, 1749–1832)
Honorand: Anna Bird, American, 1790–1864
Honorand: Anna Kingsbury Bird, American, 1755–1810
Honorand: Eliza Ann Coburn, American, 1806–1847

Fish Platter from the Replica Rutherford B. Hayes State Dinner Service

Designer: Theodore Russell Davis (American, 1840–1894)
Manufacturer: Haviland & Co. (French, 1864–1931)

Fish Plate from the Replica Rutherford B. Hayes State Dinner Service

Designer: Theodore Russell Davis (American, 1840–1894)
Manufacturer: Haviland & Co. (French, 1864–1931)

Fish Plate from the Replica Rutherford B. Hayes State Dinner Service

Designer: Theodore Russell Davis (American, 1840–1894)
Manufacturer: Haviland & Co. (French, 1864–1931)

Fish Plate from the Replica Rutherford B. Hayes State Dinner Service

Designer: Theodore Russell Davis (American, 1840–1894)
Manufacturer: Haviland & Co. (French, 1864–1931)

Fish Plate from the Replica Rutherford B. Hayes State Dinner Service

Designer: Theodore Russell Davis (American, 1840–1894)
Manufacturer: Haviland & Co. (French, 1864–1931)

Fish Plate from the Replica Rutherford B. Hayes State Dinner Service

Designer: Theodore Russell Davis (American, 1840–1894)
Manufacturer: Haviland & Co. (French, 1864–1931)

Fish Plate from the Replica Rutherford B. Hayes State Dinner Service

Designer: Theodore Russell Davis (American, 1840–1894)
Manufacturer: Haviland & Co. (French, 1864–1931)

Fish Plate from the Replica Rutherford B. Hayes State Dinner Service

Designer: Theodore Russell Davis (American, 1840–1894)
Manufacturer: Haviland & Co. (French, 1864–1931)

Fish Plate from the Replica Rutherford B. Hayes State Dinner Service

Designer: Theodore Russell Davis (American, 1840–1894)
Manufacturer: Haviland & Co. (French, 1864–1931)

Fish Plate from the Replica Rutherford B. Hayes State Dinner Service

Designer: Theodore Russell Davis (American, 1840–1894)
Manufacturer: Haviland & Co. (French, 1864–1931)

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