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250 Years of American Silversmithing

250 Years of American Silversmithing

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Silversmithing-the art of turning silver into beautiful jewelry and objects that are both useful and attractive-has evolved over the past 250 years of American history. Philadelphia Museum of Art curator David Barquist provides an overview of the production of silver goods in the United States.