Maker: Samuel Kirk & Sons (1815-1979)
Objects: Roast Platter, Howard County
Date: 1906
Medium: Sterling Silver
Dimensions: Overall width: 23 1/8; Overall height: 16 ½”
Accession number(s): MSA SC 1545-0933
Howard County is represented by this large roast platter. Howard District was created from Anne Arundel County in 1838, and it was officially formed as a county in 1851. The County was named for John Eager Howard (1752-1827), Revolutionary War officer, Maryland governor, and statesman. The Great Seal and the cruiser are surrounded by clusters of wheat, leaves, flowers and fruits. Hill notes the scenes were selected to represent the early history of the county.
Scenes across the top (left to right):
1. Ellicott’s Mills (number 59)
2. Great Seal of Maryland
3. Homes of John, Jonathan and George Ellicott (number 60)
Scenes across the bottom (left to right):
1. The Thomas Viaduct (number 62)
2. USS Maryland Cruiser
3. Doughoregan Manor (number 61)