John McMullin
Pap Boat
c. 1790-1800
Physical Qualities
Silver, 2 9/16 × 6 3/16 × 2 15/16 in. (6.5 × 15.7 × 7.5 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Sadie B. Feldman, Baltimore, in Memory of her Brother, Samson Feldman
Object Number
1985.101
Pap boats are spoon-like objects used for feeding soft or semi-liquid food called “pap” to infants and invalids. Working in Philadelphia, John McMullin enlivened this example with a sprightly handle and a beaded edge.
Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1985; Sadie B. Feldman (1910-2005) Baltimore, MD; Hollingsworth family, Philadelphia
Inscribed: engraved monogram "JHP" (or "IHP"?) on side
Markings: Stamped on bottom: "I.McMULLIN" / three five-point 'pinwheels' / eagle stamp (wings spread)
On View: American Wing Second Floor, Chestertown Hallway/Case 1
