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Coaster

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1850-1874

GUSN

GUSN-58275

Description

One of a pair of circular wine coasters with straight sides and deep well. Japanned decoration in red, black and gilt on panels with flowers and butterflies. One of a pair.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coasters (containers)
japanning
wood (plant material)
Coaster
Coaster, Wine
Coaster, Wine

Associated Building

Original to Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House (Gloucester, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 (H), 5 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Constance McCann Betts, Helena Woolworth Guest and Frasier W. McCann

Accession Number

1942.1658.2

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