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American Decorative Arts
Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company, American, founded 1831
Salt
1866–ca. 1875
Silver
diameter of rim: 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm)
height to rim: 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm)
height to rim: 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm)
Gift of Frederick M. Smith
1972.95
Geography:
Made in Providence, Rhode Island
Culture:
American
Period:
19th century
Classification:
Containers - Metals
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