Paten

Object Name:: Paten
Object ID:: 1914.011.03.1
Creator:: Bush, Robert Jr.
Place of Origin:: Bristol, England
Date:: 1785-1820
Description:: Communion Paten. Attributed to Robert Bush, Jr., Bristol, England. Pewter. Circular dish with upward curving single-reeded edge, without the usual horizontal rim. Supported on three splayed, molded feet of circular outline. No marks. Adhesive tape label on bottom with accession information. One of a pair.
Material:: Metal
Pewter
Dimensions:: H-1.6 Dia-11 inches
Provenance:: One of a seven-piece set owned and used by the North Parish Congregational Church, Haverhill, NH, also called the Horse Meadow Congregational Church. Given by George C. Gale (1847-1917), at the request of his late wife, Roselle C. Gale (1853-1911), granddaughter of Deacon John Carr (1775-1859), at one time clerk of the church. The set was stored for many years at John Carr's home and later at the home of his son, Joshua Carr (1820-1898), father of Roselle C. Gale.
Credit Line:: Gift of George C. Gale
People:: Carr, John (1775-1859), Bush, Robert, Jr., Carr, Joshua (1820-1898), Gale, Roselle C. (1853-1911), Gale, George C. (1847-1917)
Subjects:: Religion, Communion