Bowl, Sugar Creamer

Object/Artifact

Wilson Museum

Name/Title

Bowl, Sugar Creamer

Entry/Object ID

w11993

Description

HUM / w11993 Victorian sterling sugar bowl & creamer - gold washed interior, floral repousse design. Creamer has hand beaten handle. Engraved: "Sarah Parker (Bradley) / Mason. June 9th 1817 - 1887" Gift of Mrs. Wm. Austin (Ruth K. Austin) Sept. 1979 Sarah Parker Bradley Mason was the daughter of Joseph and Margaret Bradley of Bucksport. Born 1817, died 1893. Married Dr. William Mason, son of Wm. Mason of Castine. Creamer - 3 1/3" tall, 11 1/4" diam. at widest around pitcher. Sugar bowl - 2 3/4" tall, 14 1/2" diam. under rim around pitcher.

Made/Created

Date made

n.d.

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Cultural/Historical Context

Label

This is an example of a luxury item that may have only been affordable to members of the merchant class.