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Coaster

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1825

GUSN

GUSN-17224

Description

Shallow, circular forms w/ straight sides. Interior is painted black. Exterior has floral designs in black, gold and red hand-painted on black ground. Weld-construction; side of the coaster have two seams.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coasters (containers)
iron (metal)
painting (coating)
tinning
floral patterns
Unidentified Metal
Painted
Tinned
Floral
COASTER

Additional Identification Number

95.1919

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1.375 (H), 5 (diameter) (inches)

Accession Number

1932.294B

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