receiver, card

Object/Artifact

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Historical Society of Carroll County, Maryland

Name/Title

receiver, card

Entry/Object ID

1960.873.001

Description

Receiver, card. Sheffield silverplate. 1.5"h x 8.875" diameter. Small, round tray stands on 3 low legs. Body is very simple with low convex sides, band of beading around base and top of sides. Large script monogram, "M G", at center. No maker's marks. Original deed of gift reads "Sheffield silver card tray, presented to Gen. Mordicai Gist by Geo. Washington"

Acquisition

Accession

1960.873

Source or Donor

Gist, Daisy W.

Acquisition Method

Bequest