Cup, Presentation
- Object Name:
- Cup, Presentation
- Object ID:
- 1948.009.04
- Date:
- circa 1865
- Description:
- Presentation Cup. Silver-plated white metal. Tapered cylindrical body with beaded edges on rim and base. Cast reticulated, straight reeded handle with scroll decorations on top and bottom applied to side of body. Engraved on front (opposite handle) in script: "Seth Greenleaf / B C & M RR."
- Material:
- Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- H-3.9 W-4.75 D-3.2 inches
- Provenance:
- Seth Greenleaf (1812-1880) was a conductor on the Boston, Concord & Montreal Railroad from 1848 to 1865. He was the great-grandfather of the donor, Seth Greenleaf Smith (1893-1970).
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Seth Greenleaf Smith
- Subjects:
- Railroad employees, Conductors, Railroad
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