On View
Making a Way Gallery
Exhibition
Making a Way Out of No Way
Manufactured by
Gorham Manufacturing Company, American, founded 1831
Used by
Wormley Hotel, American, 1871 - 1897
Wormley, James, American, 1819 - 1884
Date
1885
Medium
silver-plated metal and ivory
Dimensions
H x W x D (Overall): 5 3/4 × 13 3/4 × 3 1/2 in. (14.6 × 34.9 × 8.9 cm)
Description
A silver plated and soldered pot used to serve tea or coffee at Wormley's Hotel in Washington, DC. The pot is oval-shaped, with a plain, cylindrical body, a small platform base, and a gently curved spout. The pot has a "C" shaped handle with one (1) circular, ivory insulator at each socket. The pot has a flat lid, hinged next to the handle, with a small ball knob at the center of the lid. On the inside of the pot, where the spout meets the body, there are small holes covering the opening. Inside the top of the lid is an etched number [578-44-7021]. On the bottom, center, are additional engravings and manufacturer markings. In the center, above text, is a small indentation of an anchor. Text underneath anchor is also centered [GORHAM CO. /0542 /SILVER SOLDERED /WORMLEY'S]. On the right, in the middle is a small indentation of a wolf's head.
Place made
Providence, Rhode Island, United States, North and Central America
Place used
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Type
coffeepots
teapots
Topic
Black Enterprise
Business
Cooking and dining
Craftsmanship
Design
Local and regional
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles Thomas Lewis
Object number
2013.104.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55fdc363c-a2b6-4f3f-b96b-363e14b81844

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

Share this page