William and Mary Theatre Silver Pitcher, 1976

Scope and content:

A silver pitcher that has "HOWARD SCAMMON/ The William and Mary Theatre/ 1948-1976" engraved on the front. "HOWARD SCAMMON" is engraved in block print, while "The William and Mary Theatre" and "1948-1976" is engraved in old English print. The bottom of the pitcher has a logo of the manufacturer and reads "MADE IN ENGLAND" below the logo. The pitcher measures approximately 8in. (height) with the handle measuring approximately 6.25in. The pitcher is in good condition. There are two 0.5in. black marks on the right of the pitcher above the inscription. there are various scratch marks above and to the right of the inscription. There are a series of scratch marks and abrasions in the middle and at the bottom of the pitcher. The pitcher also has some dust and tarnish on the inside of the pitcher. Transferred from the Howard Scammon Papers. Mss 2010.154.07

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College of William and Mary
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College of William and Mary
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