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Helen Campbell's Silver Baby Cup
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| Accession #: | 4431.1 |
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| Title: | Helen Campbell's Silver Baby Cup |
| Object Type: | Cup |
| Participants: |
Campbell, Helen (user)
Campbell Family (user)
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| Physical Description: | Silver baby cup engraved "Helen Campbell 1892." Bottom third of cup is scalloped or ribbed. Above ribs is a double engraved line around the circumference of the cup. Just below the rim of the cup is a decorative border in a Greek key design. The handle of the cup is embellished with spiral designs. |
| Description: | The 1859 Comstock Lode discovery provided a large silver supply, and sterling silver spoons, forks and baby cups made popular gifts among those who could afford them. This cup was a gift to Helen Campbell around the time of her birth on May 14, 1892. |
| Category: | Campbell Collection |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Childhood (Childhood); Food Service (Tools & Equipment)
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| Geographical Reference: | Campbell House (Washington->Spokane County->Spokane) |
| Dimensions: |
Object H x W x Diameter 3 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 2 5/8"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
silver (metal) (Material)
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| Marks/Inscription: |
Helen Campbell 1892
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| Credit Line: | Gift of John C. White, 2019 |
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