Cup
Object number2013.102.6
Datec. 1900
MediumSilver
Credit LineGift of Sally K. Whigham
DescriptionSilver child's cup with handle. Engraved image of flowers and a butterfly on both sides with the child's name engraved between the images.Dimensions3.25 x 4 x 3.125 x 8.5 in. (8.3 x 10.2 x 7.9 x 21.6 cm)InscriptionsSide has text "Henrietta".
MarksEngraved on base: "SOUTHINGTON C. CO / QUADRUPLE / C / MERIDEN / QUADRUPLE / 162".
Historical NotesSilver child's cup that belonged to Henrietta Kimmich. German immigrant Emily Medick was a personal seamstress to the H.J. Heinz family until her marriage to another German immigrant, Louis Kimmich, in 1896. The family lived at 5412 Broad Street in East Liberty where Louis ran the L. Kimmich barber shop. The family had two children, a daughter named Henrietta and a son.
Previous owner
Henrietta Kimmich
(born 1899)
Related person
Emily Medick Kimmich
(born 1874)
Related person
Louis Kimmich
Related institution
H.J. Heinz Company
Related person
Henry John Heinz
(1844 - 1919)
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1897-1955
Rogers Brothers
1830s
