Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire
1836
1858.3
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Napkin ring
Object name
Napkin ring
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 1 1/4 x 1 7/8 in. ( 3.2 x 4.8 cm )
Description
Silver napkin ring curved inward at the center, with rows of wave design around center terminating at monogram set in medallion shaped region, grapevine garlands around outer edges.
Object Number
INV.12678a
Marks
engraved: center of ring: "M"
Gallery Label
This napkin ring is from the McWhorter family. Beside the "M" monogram is an image of a ship's anchor. The same engraving is found on other family objects in the collection.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.