Milk Jug
SilversmithMade by
Edward White
American
Dateabout 1760-1770
MediumRaised silver
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width with handle x depth): 3 9/16 x 4 1/4 x 3 1/2in. (9 x 10.8 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsMetalware
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Wright Poindexter
DescriptionRaised silver milk jug with an elongated, curved spout, a shaped rim, a baluster-shaped body, an ear-shaped handle, and three C-scroll feet. The rim is shaped with C-scrolls and S-scrolls. The ear-shaped handle has a C-scroll at the top and at the terminal. Each foot consists of a shell, over a C-scroll, over two graduated disc-shaped pads. The handle and legs are cast and soldered to the body of the milk jug. There are minor dents in the body of the milk jug.
Object number1979.41.1
MarkingsThe underside of the milk jug has a rectangular mark of "E:WHITE".Subject Terms
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