Collection Highlights
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), Seen from the Back, Seated at an Easel and Holding a Palette
1875
1935.85.2.83
Graphite on ivory paper, formerly mounted on a page of Album 2
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Creamer
Object name
Creamer
Date
1901
Medium
Silver plate
Dimensions
Overall: 5 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 2 5/8 in. ( 14 x 13.3 x 6.7 cm )
Description
Cast, electroplated silver creamer; helmet-shaped body with a high, extended pouring lip, low sides and back; applied beaded band around the rim; lower body gadrooned and seated on a oval stepped foot; gadrooning around the upper step; vertically applied beaded footring; squared strap handle tapers to a point at the bottom; engraved, "C G T" in bright-cut floral script; maker's marks on the base.