"Thanks Howard" Silver Cup, 1971

Scope and content:

A silver cup that has an inscription on the front. The inscription has "THANKS, HOWARD..." in cursive script and "'RAINBOW'/4-71" inscribed in block script. Finally, "l e c" is inscribed on the front in cursive script. The base of the cup has "STIEFF PEWTER" and a shield that has a sword and "A" and "C" within the shield engraved on it . Finally the number "P10-12" is engraved on the base of the cup. The cup measures approximately 4in. (height) and is in fair condition. The outside of the cup is tarnished all over and has white residue on it. There is an approximately 0.5in. rust-colored stain on the back of the cup near the bottom. The inside of the cup is tarnished as well and has dust in it. Transferred from the Howard Scammon Papers. Mss. 2010.154.05

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