Cup, Souvenir
- Title:
- Souvenir of White Mountains
- Object Name:
- Cup, Souvenir
- Object ID:
- 1993.027.07
- Creator:
- Babbitt, Charles E.
- Place of Origin:
- Portland, ME
- Date:
- 1873-1908
- Description:
- Beaker, souvenir. Bronze or brass, wider at top, three mold lines visible in center decorated portion. Decoration consists of scenes of White Mountains tourist attractions. Scenes are separated by scrolls and flowers. Both scenes and borders are raised and copper-colored. Low areas and highlights of scenes are gold-colored. Scenes labelled: "SUMMIT HOUSE", "WILLEY BROOK / BRIDGE", "JACOB'S / LADDER" AND "OLD MAN OF / MOUNTAIN". Additional text: "SOUVENIR / OF / WHITE MOUNTAINS". Hole in bottom, maker's mark on bottom: "PORTLAND / C. B. / MAINE".
- Material:
- Metal
- Dimensions:
- H-3.5 Dia-2.25 inches
- Provenance:
- Items from the estate of Charlotte Ruth who was a volunteer at NHHS. The items were owned by Mrs. Ruth and her husband Lawrence E. Ruth, who lived at 14 Wall St., Concord, NH.
The Summit House depicted on the beaker was in existence from 1873-1908.
Charles E. Babbitt of Portland, ME advertised in the 1902 New England Business Directory as a Brass & Iron Founder, Coppersmith & Machinist. - Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
- People:
- Ruth, Lawrence, Ruth, Charlotte, Babbitt, Charles
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