William Hollingshead
Camp Cup
1744
Physical Qualities
Silver, 1 1/2 × 2 × 2 in. (3.8 × 5.1 × 5.1 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Virginia P.B. White, Baltimore
Object Number
1933.54.130
Silver camp cup made by William Hollingshead, c. 1750. This small cup, meant to hold about two ounces of strong spirits or wine, is just over an inch and a half tall. Its simple, sleek form with straight, flared sides would have been easily stackable, and was likely part of a larger set of as many as twelve cups. The side in engrave 'Sam'l Thomas' in elegant script.
Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1933; Virginia Purviance Bonsal White (1869-1955), Baltimore, MD
Inscribed: Engraved 'Sam'l Thomas'
Markings: scratched VW 189 stamped W.H.
On View: American Wing Second Floor, Eltonhead Hallway/Case 1
