Serving dish

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Serving dish

Entry/Object ID

MP.93.2034 a-c

Description

Yellow earthenware with molded relief pattern. Round dish is a simulated basket with scalloped top edge. Pattern of flat lid imitates wheat. Two standing chicks that stood on lid are now broken off (and stored inside) with only their feet remaining. Ankles of one set of feet are yellow painted metal. A third chick remains on lid, nestled into half an eggshell. Four additional eggshells on lid, all painted white. Lidded dish fits into flat central portion of a matching tray/plate with raised relief border of wheat.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Bottom of dish has two stamps: "182" and "WS&S [?]".

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.93.2034 A-C

MP.93.2034a-c

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Height With Lid 5 5/8"

Height

3-1/2 in

Diameter

8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3 1/2 x 8 in. (8.9 x 20.3 cm)

Dimension Description

Tray/Plate

Height

13/16 in

Diameter

9-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 13/16 x 9 1/4 in. (2.1 x 23.5 cm)

Material

Earthenware, Metal Unspecified

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: All surfaces are soiled; paint is chipped; semi-circular shard missing from top edge of dish. Needs conservation.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Needs conservation.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Kitchen