Covered Jug, 1755-1765
THF129316 / Covered Jug, 1755-1765
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Artifact Overview
Master silversmith Myer Myers created this ewer, or covered jug, for Samuel Johnson, the first president of King's College (now Columbia University) and his wife Charity in the mid-to-late 1750s. A well-respected silversmith and a leader within colonial New York City's small Jewish community, Myer Myers crafted silver objects for many of New York's elite families as well as his synagogue, Congregation Sherith Israel.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Ewer (Vessel)
Date Made
1755-1765
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.136.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Silver (Metal)
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 9.938 in
Diameter: 4.75 in
Inscriptions
engraved on front:
VP
stamped on bottom:
Myers
scratched on bottom:
oz-dwt 45 9
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