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James (1777-?) and Sarah Clark Tuttle (c. 1779-?)
1836
1937.1715
Gouache, watercolor, graphite, and black ink with selective glazing on ivory paper
Sitter: Sarah Clark Tuttle

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Charger

Charger
Object name 
Charger
Date 
1721-1773
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Samuel Ellis
Medium 
Pewter
Dimensions 
Overall: 2 x 16 1/4 in. ( 5.1 x 41.3 cm )
Description 
Broad dish with deep cavetto, broad brim inscribed with scrolling, conjoined monogram.
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Object Number 
1956.142a
Marks 
stamped: on reverse: "[crown]/X" stamped: on reverse: oval medallion with golden fleece and "SAMUEL ELLIS" stamped: on reverse: "S. ELLIS/LONDON" marked: four touch marks including golden fleece, mythological female creature, and "SE" engraved: on brim: "[A]"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.