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Porringer Dish

This is a dish. It was made by Jacob Hurd. It is dated ca. 1740 and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 5 x 19.8 x 13.2 cm (1 15/16 x 7 13/16 x 5 3/16 in.)

It has the following markings

On handle: "HURD" in rectangle [maker's mark]

It is inscribed

On handle, engraved: "H P"

Cite this object as

Porringer Dish; Made by Jacob Hurd (American, 1702 - 1758); USA; silver; H x W x D: 5 x 19.8 x 13.2 cm (1 15/16 x 7 13/16 x 5 3/16 in.); 1960-36-1

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