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This water pitcher is marked underneath with the Shiebler winged trademark, 'STERLING', 'THEO B. STARR' (the retailer) and the model number '1710'. It measures 9.25 inches high, weighs 26.35 troy ounces and is in very good antique condition.One of the most notable weddings of the present season in Brooklyn was that yesterday afternoon of Miss Florence Elizabeth Slocum, only daughter of Gen. H. W. Slocum, and Capt. Henry P. Kingsbury of the Sixth Cavalry, at present stationed at Fort Stanton, New Mexico. The large drawing rooms of Gen. Slocum's residence were decorated with palms, ferns, and, smilax. A temporary chancel was erected at the upper end of the parlor, at which the couple knelt during the ceremony.The bride wore a gown of white corded silk, with front of mousseline de soie, trimmed with a delicate silver passementerie. A light spray of orange blossoms held in position a tulle veil. She wore a brooch set with diamonds and pearls, the gift of the groom . . . .A reception followed from 4 until 7 o'clock, at which an elaborate collation was served by Pinard. Gen. W. T. Sherman sent a letter expressing regret that he could not be present. He took occasion to say that the railroads had removed the greatest drawback from the paths of young ladies who married army officers who were stationed in the far West. Letters of regret were also received from President and Mrs. Harrison, Secretary and Mrs. Blaine, and Judge Walter Q. Gresham.
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