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1974.7

ID Number: 1974.7
Category: T&E For Materials
Sub-category: food service T&E
Item Type: butter
Item Name: dish
Maker: Reed & Barton
Date: 1840 - 1940
Materials: mtal, silver
Measurements: overall: 8 3/8 in x 4 1/4 in
Description: silver plate on white metal; ovoid; 4 floral feet; recessing lid; holders for butter knife; HAW inscribed on top geometric shapes cut out of base all around; central band of Greek key filigree; plating worn
lid: somewhat elliptical in plan; raised rim; convex at center; perforated through around inner edge
manufactured by reed & Barton/ 0105
History: owned by Hiram Alexis Walker (1840-1940), the first mayor of Walkerville, 1890-92.
Collection Name: Museum Windsor
Subject (Fre): Y

Subjects

Walker, Hiram Alexis person

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