Paten

Object Name:: Paten
Object ID:: 1914.011.03.2
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. Paper label with similar 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:: Communion, Religion