Martele Pitcher, 1898-1905

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Artifact Overview

Inspired by the Parisian gallery that gave the Art Nouveau style its name, designers at the Gorham Manufacturing Company in Providence, Rhode Island, developed the "Martele" line of high-end silver in the late 1890s. This pitcher's asymmetry, fluid lines, and botanical motifs were characteristic of European Art Nouveau.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pitcher (Vessel)

Date Made

1898-1905

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

83.142.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Silver (Metal)

Dimensions

Height: 10.313 in

Inscriptions

stamped on bottom: MARTELE / D / 950/1000