Centrepiece
Gallery Location
Not on View
Maker
Possibly the workshop of Robert Hendery (1814-1897)
Medium
Silver, silverplate and marble
Geography
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Date
c. 1867
Dimensions
74.5 (height) x 27.0 (width) x 27.0 (depth) cm
Object number
2003.111.1
Credit Line
Gift in memory of Jerzy Rytwinski. Certified by the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board under the terms of the Cultural Property Export and Import Act. Atteste par la Commission canadienne d'examen des exportations de biens culturels en vertu de la Loi sur L'Exportation et L'Importation de Biens Culturels.
Collection
Department
Art & Culture: Canada
Description
This centrepiece was presented to Frederic Cumberland (1820-1881) on March 18, 1867
by the officers and employees of the Northern Railway of Canada. Cumberland was managing director of the railway and was also one of the leading Canadian architects of
his generation. His better known buildings include St. James’ Cathedral, Toronto and University College of the University of Toronto.
If you see an error or have additional information, please contact us.