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Caudle Cup, miniature

(American (born in England), 1624–1683)
(American (born in England), 1608–1693)
1660–70
Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueSilver
DimensionsOverall: 5.3 x 6 cm (2 1/8 x 2 3/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. James Stuart Smith in memory of William H. Wentworth
Accession number58.1360
On View
On view
ClassificationsSilver hollowware
Collections
InscriptionsEngraved on bottom T/WD around center point. Added on neck the Wentworth arms and 1891 over Dorothea.
ProvenanceEarly history unknown; purchased by William H. Wentworth and engraved about 1891 for his daughter Mrs. James Stuart Smith (Dorothea Wentworth); 1920, lent by Mrs. Smith to MFA; 1958, gift of Mrs. Smith to MFA. (Accession date: Dec 11, 1958)
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