Collection Highlights
The Game of Playing Department Store
1898
2000.715
Cardboard, wood, paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bowl
Object name
Bowl
Date
1915
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 3 x 5 in. ( 7.6 x 12.7 cm )
Description
Cast and seamed silver bowl from a child's breakfast set; deep-bowl shaped body seated on a stepped and molded foot; repouss
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Eugene Hoffman Walker
Object Number
1997.4b
Marks
Inscriptions: engraved on the base: "Eugene Hoffman Walker/ from/ Hoffman Nickerson/ March 28th 1915" in script
Retailer's marks: stamped on the base: "TIFFANY & Co./ 5472H MAKERS 17313/ STERLING SILVER/ 925-1000/ M/ 1 1/4 PINTS"
Gallery Label
Silver breakfast sets were a popular christening gift during the early years of this century, and New York's Tiffany and Company catered heavily to this demand. This silver set was presented to Eugene Walker by his godfather, Hoffman Nickerson. Mr. Walker was born in New York City in 1915 to John B. Walker and Mai Elmendorf Hackstaff.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
