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Wig curler
1760-1775
INV.5924.77
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Creamer

Creamer
Object name 
Creamer
Date 
1880-1900
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Pairpoint Manufacturing Co.
Medium 
Silver plate
Dimensions 
Overall: 3 1/8 x 5 x 2 3/8 in. ( 7.9 x 12.7 x 6 cm )
Description 
Cast, electroplated silver creamer; oval body with straight sides; applied reed bands around the base and rim; applied, extended tiangular spout; cast and applied, s-scroll handle with an oval thumbpiece; engraved, "Dean Richmond" in script; maker's marks on the base.
Credit Line 
Purchase
Object Number 
1941.798
Marks 
engraved: center: "Dean Richmond" in script stamped: on base: "PAIRPOINT MFCCO * NEW BEDFORD MASS" in a circle around "QUADRUPLE * PLATE" in a circle around a dimond with "P/M" in the center