Caster

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Americas

Artist

Jacob Hurd

Title

Caster

Place

Boston (Artist's nationality)

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c. 1731–1740

Medium

Silver

Inscriptions

Maker's mark on bottom: "Hurd" in shaped mark outline; Roman script initials "E*C" engraved underside of foot; Jacob Hurd (1702-1758)

Dimensions

H.: 9.2 cm (3 5/8 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Mrs. Nelson E. Smyth

Reference Number

1987.120

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