John McMullin
Pap Boat
1784
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
Silver pap boat made by John McMullin, c. 1790-1800. Low open, flat-bottomed pear-shaped boat with a broad, tapered lip, and a curving spout at one end. An applied curlicue handle adds whimsy. The edge of the pap boat has applied beadwork decoration. An elegant monogram etched on the side reads "JHP."
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
