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Benjamin Burt · c. 1750–1800 · Cleveland Museum of Art

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Maker: Benjamin Burt (American, 1729–1805)
Date: c. 1750–1800
Medium: silver
Dimensions: Diameter: 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.); Overall: 5.1 cm (2 in.); with handle: 21.3 cm (8 3/8 in.)
Place of origin: America
Held by: Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · Not on view
Credit line: Gift of Hollis French

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Inaugural ExhibitionJun 6, 1916 – Sep 20, 1916

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