Porringer
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Porringer

TitlePorringer
ArtistMoody Russell (American, 1694–1761) Barnstable, Massachusetts
Datec. 1725 18th century
MediumSilver
Classificationdish (vessel)
OriginBarnstable
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit linePurchased with funds provided by the Antiquarian Society
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Porringer” is a work by Moody Russell (American, 1694–1761) Barnstable, Massachusetts, dated c. 1725. It is executed in silver and classified as dish (vessel). This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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