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Creamer

Harvey Lewis

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver creamer with ornate handle, curved spout, and engraved monogram. The body of the creamer is bulbous with a narrow base that widens at the bottom. A decorative line encircles the top and middle of the body. The handle is curved and attached to the body with a leaf-like design. The spout is curved and smooth. The creamer sits on a plain gray background with a slight shadow underneath.

Artwork details

Date:
1810–25
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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