Nelson-Atkins presents Early American Silver from the Cahn Collection an exhibition on view April 20—November 3, 2013.
Early American Silver from the Cahn Collection presents masterworks of the premier Boston silversmiths such as Paul Revere and New York silversmith Myer Myers, whose objects are shown throughout the museum’s buildings. Early Americans collected silver objects (also called plate) for their utility, to demonstrate their sophistication and to keep up with current styles. Silver was also a valuable commodity that could be bought, sold or passed on to heirs.
St. Louis collectors Paul and Elissa Cahn have assembled one of the finest collections of American and English silver in the world and are generous in sharing their treasures with the public.
This exhibition will be on display in several locations in the museum. You will find objects in the American galleries, alongside American paintings and furniture and in the period room, the Hall from the Robert Hooper House. You will also find works of 18th century American silver alongside their European counterparts on the Plaza Level. www.nelson-atkins.org
