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Napkin Ring

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1880

GUSN

GUSN-5686

Description

Cylindrical wall, bright cut floral and foliage band at center flanked by incised lines.

Details

Descriptive Terms

napkin rings
table linens
incising
silver (metal)
plate (material)
floral patterns
foliation (pattern)
scrolling foliage
Silver
Floral
Foliage
Incised
RING, NAPKIN

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1.5 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.947

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