Metals
Washington M. Root (Maker)
Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
1849-1865
Silver
1998.0004.1245.001
Object Number1998.0004.1245.001 |
Spoon (Dessert spoon)
Metals
Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others
Washington M. Root (Maker)
6/23/1823-1884
Washington Mcdonough Root
•Born: 23 Jun 1823, Otis MA
•Marriage: Charlotte Bailey Hubbard in May 1846 in Pittsfield MA
•Died: 1884, Pittsfield MA
General notes:
Silversmith and jeweler
Events in his life were:
•He was a partner with J. W. Root in Pittsfield MA as W. M. & J. W. ROOT.
•He was a partner from 1830 to 1849 with Frederick A. Chaffee in Pittsfield MA as ROOT & CHAFFEE. 4
•He was a partner from 1849 to 1850 with Frederick A. Chaffee and Prentice C. Baird in Pittsfield MA as ROOT, CHAFFEE & BAIRD. A branch store was opened c 1850 in Rutland VT by Chaffee. 4
•He appeared on the 1850 census taken at Pittsfield MA, listed as a merchant.
Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
1849-1865
1. Mark; Handle, underside; "W.M.ROOT" stamped in a rectangle
2. Mark; Handle, underside; "[HOU]SATONIC" stamped in a rectangle
3. Mark; Handle, underside; "AG. SCT." stamped in a rectangle
4. Mark; Handle, underside; "1858" stamped in a rectangle
Silver
7.48 (L) , 1.496 (W) , 1.1288 (Weight)
19 (L) , 3.8 (W) , 32 (Weight)
Text available soon.
[Book] Belden, Louise C. 1980 Marks of American Silversmiths in the Ineson-Bissell Collection. 506 p.
• An illustrated glossary of spoon terms, pp. 467-488
[Book] Belden, Louise C. 1980 Marks of American Silversmiths in the Ineson-Bissell Collection. 506 p.
• Information on Washington M. Root, p. 366
[Book] Bohan, Peter & Hammerslough, Philip H. 1970 Early Conneticut SIlver 1700-1840. 288 p.
• Information on Washington M. Root and partnerships, p. 250