Commemorative silver teapot presented to Nathaniel Gorham by the proprietors of the Charles River Bridge. Body of the teapot is inscribed with a written dedication and an image of the bridge. The handle is polished wood.
teapots
silver (metal)
Vessel, Drink Serving
Teapot
Teapot
"Presented to the Hon. Nath. Gorham, Esq. by the Proprietors of CHARLES RIVER BRIDGE, in Testimony of their entire appreciation of his faithful services, as a Special Director of that Work. begun A.D. 1785, and Perfected A.D. 1786."
TR2395.1
1373
Brigden, Zachariah, 1734-1787
5 3/4 x 3 3/4 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Christine Parks, Diana Hughes, Ann Parks, Sarah Stolte
2021.41.1
Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)
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