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Description

Silver hot water pitcher with repoussé floral-and-bird motif covering the entire surface. Given to Jérôme-Napoléon Bonaparte (1805-1870) by his mother, Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte (1785-1879). Monogrammed with initials "JNB." Made in Baltimore, Maryland by Samuel Kirk & Son.

Date

1857

Materials

Silver

Object ID

1987.133.153

Resource ID

8134

Notes

Engraved with "Jerome from his Mother, Jan. 1, 1857" on bottom

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. & Mrs. John J. Neubauer, Jr.

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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