the objects
Pitcher
Gorham Silver
Providence, c. 1870
1992.143
In 1831, Jabez Gorham founded a small silver manufacturing company in Providence, RI, which went on to become the largest silver company in the world. In the late 19th century, everyone who was anyone owned a piece (or many) from Gorham Silver. This pitcher was a gift to Charles Hammond Gibson from his friend Francis Bacon to commemorate Charles and Rosamond’s marriage.
Gorham Silver
Providence, c. 1870
1992.143
In 1831, Jabez Gorham founded a small silver manufacturing company in Providence, RI, which went on to become the largest silver company in the world. In the late 19th century, everyone who was anyone owned a piece (or many) from Gorham Silver. This pitcher was a gift to Charles Hammond Gibson from his friend Francis Bacon to commemorate Charles and Rosamond’s marriage.