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Planter

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1900-1920

GUSN

GUSN-50868

Description

Rolled circular rim on slightly tapered straight sided basin w/ flat bottom. The sides hammered and decorated w/ 4 raised "arrowhead" like devices. The four scrolling "curli-cue" feet attached to sides by riveted "Y" shaped strapwork.

Details

Descriptive Terms

planters (containers)
copper (metal)
hammering
repoussé
riveting
Arts and Crafts (movement)
Copper
Hammered
Repousse
Riveted
Arts and Crafts
PLANTER

Inscription

Hammered on bottom: ""OMS"" in monogram form.

Associated Building

Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4.5 (H), 11.75 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Amelia W. Little

Accession Number

1986.467

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