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Papboat Papboat
This is a papboat. It was made by Edward Cornock . It is dated 1722 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
This object was
donated by
William M. Cahn, Jr. and Mrs. William M. Cahn, Jr..
It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Cahn, Jr. in memory of Rosalie S. and William M. Cahn.
Its dimensions are
H x W x D: 2.6 × 10.5 × 6 cm (1 in. × 4 1/8 in. × 2 3/8 in.)
It has the following markings
On exterior of back rim: [1] “CO” in a beaded oval, (maker’s mark)* [2] “G” in a shield, impressed (date letter, 1722) [3] Britannia, impressed (standard mark, England) [4] Lion’s head erased, impressed (standard mark) * Partially struck
It is inscribed
Inscribed on the back of boat: [1] "A C" in script, incised Inscribed on underside of boat: [1] " M H" with star in middle, incised
Cite this object as
Papboat Papboat; Made by Edward Cornock (English, active 1701 – 1731); silver; H x W x D: 2.6 × 10.5 × 6 cm (1 in. × 4 1/8 in. × 2 3/8 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Cahn, Jr. in memory of Rosalie S. and William M. Cahn; 1981-49-14
