Sugar bowl with lid
Henry B. Stanwood & Co.
(American, active 1853–1861)
Henry B. Stanwood
(1818–1868)
James D. Stanwood
(American, active 1853–1861)
George D. Low
(American, active 1853–1861)
about 1853–61
Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueCoin silver
Dimensions19 x 16 x 13.6 cm (7 1/2 x 6 5/16 x 5 3/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Alice Brooks Spark Wendling
Accession number1973.644
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Not on viewClassificationsSilver hollowware
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During the 1850s, in the years between his partnerships with William C. Harris and Benjamin Shreve, Henry B. Stanwood worked alone before forming a partnership in 1853 with James D. Stanwood and George D. Low, which continued until 1861 (see fig. 5).
In contrast to the more reserved style of wares that carried the mark of his earlier partnership with William C. Harris (see cat. nos. 210 – 11), during these years Stanwood’s mark can be found on wares in the Rococo style most admired at midcentury.
This text has been adapted from "Silver of the Americas, 1600-2000," edited by Jeannine Falino and Gerald W.R. Ward, published in 2008 by the MFA. Complete references can be found in that publication.
ProvenanceThe sugar bowl was probably owned by Mary Caroline ("Carrie" ) Brooks Champney (see 1973.645). It descended through the Brooks family to the donor.
