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Tray

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1900

GUSN

GUSN-63994

Description

Rectangular form. Flat well with ornate machine engraved decoration featuring central shield shape reserve surrounded by floral bunches enclosed by a strap work cartouche. Whole enclosed by rectangular border of scrolling leafage enclosed by strap work, with a quatrefoil device at each corner molded rim with dished cavetto and beaded edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trays
chromium
plating (metal coating)
Tray, Food Service
Chrome
Plated
Tray, Food Service

Associated Building

Original to Roseland Cottage (Woodstock, Conn.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

12.125 x 16.125 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Margaret Carson Holt

Accession Number

1970.757

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