Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Beaker, Drinking |
Common Name |
julep cup |
Catalog Number |
1992.15.5 |
Maker |
Blanchard, Asa |
Date |
ca. 1825 |
Material(s) |
Silver |
Dimensions |
H-3.5 Dia-3 inches |
Description |
This julep cup has straight sides and banded top and bottom rims. There is a monogram script engraved on front that reads "AMH." |
Notes |
Stuart Price Hemphill received the cup from his grandfather Lewis Hemphill of Jessamine County. Hemphill believed that the cup was won at a fair or horse show as a prize. Asa Blanchard (d. 1838) was a silversmith and master craftsman who operated a shop on the corner of Mill & Short Street in Lexington from 1810-1838. |
Collection |
The Estate of Dr. Stuart and Mrs. Mary Hemphill Collection |
People |
Blanchard, Asa |
Subjects |
horse breeding Horse racing |
Search Terms |
horse Horse Industry Horse racing Horse trainers Horses |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |