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Charm

about 1776

Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts

Medium/TechniqueSilver

DimensionsOverall: 4.8cm (1 7/8in.)

Credit LineGift of Robert T. Moffatt

Accession number40.751

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ClassificationsSilver

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Americas

InscriptionsEngraved "Samuel R C Moffat / of Portsmouth New / Hampshire New / England in North America" and on the other side with Moffat arms.

ProvenanceBy tradition, made to enclose the caul of Samuel Robert Cutt(s) Moffatt of Portsmouth, New Hampshire (b. ca. 1776, d. 1816); descended in the family to the donor; in the collection of Dr. Robert T. Moffatt by 1930; lent to MFA July 31, 1930, and made a gift November 14, 1940 (Accession Date: .November 14, 1940)