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Creamer

John W. Forbes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver creamer with a curved spout and a rectangular handle, sitting on a short stem base. The body of the creamer is bulbous, wider at the middle than at the top or bottom. The creamer features an etched band around the middle with a floral pattern. The creamer's interior is gold-colored. The background is gray. The title of the creamer is "Creamer" by artist John W. Forbes.

Artwork Details

Date
1810–20
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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