Patterns of Articles Manufactured by Messrs. Rogers, Smith & Co., Hartford

PrintmakerMade by Nathaniel Orr (American)

PrintmakerMade by John William Orr (American, 1815 - 1887)

PrintmakerMade by Hoffman & Knickerbocker (American)

Date1858-1861

MediumWood engraving and letterpress; printer's ink on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/4 x 10 3/4in. (18.4 x 27.3cm) Sheet (height x width): 9 3/8 x 12 1/2in. (23.8 x 31.8cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund

Object number2002.144.0a,b

DescriptionArticles include cruets in a stand, a tureen, a basket, knives in a box with a hinged lid, a tea service, including teapots, creamer, and sugar bowl, a covered dish with a cow on it (possibly a butter dish), cups, goblets, a fruit bowl, and other serving bowls and dishes, and condiment containers. Most articles are apparently made of silver, but some appear to include components of glass or crystal.

NotesSubject Note: Rogers, Smith & Co. appears in the Hartford City Directory from 1858 to 1861. (Finlay 1/6/2003)

Status

Not on view