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Wine Coaster

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1805-1820

GUSN

GUSN-17217

Description

Circular form with low straight sides. Black background; floral pattern painted in pinks, greens, reds, and white, over gold. In imitation of oriental lacquerwork. Green baize glued to bottoms.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wine coasters
papier mâché
wool (textile)
Coaster
Coaster, Wine
Coaster, Wine

Inscription

Paper label inside .309: ""Dan'l Weld, B. 1772-1852; or/ his wife's father who was/ John Davis Williams of Rox'y/ 1739-D1807/ or David Weld, 1734-1821""

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 3/4 (H), 4 7/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Catherine Weld Faucon

Accession Number

1931.309

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