A cream pitcher with an S-shaped handle with foliate repoussé decoration by an eagle.

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Inscribed under the spout: "Aunt Kate to Little Kate."

Cream Pitcher

Maker Conrad Bard (American, died 1854)

Datec. 1850

Mediumsilver

Dimensions3 1/2 × 5 1/4 inches (8.9 × 13.3 cm)

MarkingsMaker's mark on the bottom: C. BARD 205 ARCH ST

Credit LineBequest of Gertrude West Hollowbush.

Object number1988.3.4

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CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextThis silver cream pitcher with repousse flowers and scrollwork and an inscription, "Aunt Kate to Little Kate," was probably a gift to commemorate the birth or christening of Kate Hollowbush. Hollowbush was born in Philadelphia in 1850, and died young, in 1861. Silversmith Conrad Bard was active in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1825-1854. He was in the partnerships of Bard & Hoffman with Frederick Hoffman 1837-1838, Bard & Lamont with Robert Lamont until 1845, and C. Bard & Son from 1850 until his death in 1854. The mark on this cup, C. BARD 205 ARCH ST, includes the address of Bard's silver manufactory from 1839 to 1852.

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