Black-lacquered tray with scalloped edge and gilt decoration of floral sprays: top, bottom, and inside edges as well as sides follow a cyma curva-cyma reversa outline; floral sprays scattered around interior edge; top side gilded with small wavy black lines; lines covered in green wash.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Notes
Dates: 1800 - 1867
Date made: r. 1800 - 1867
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Width
20-1/2 in
Depth
1-1/8 in
Length
16-1/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 20 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 16 1/8 in. (52.1 x 2.9 x 41 cm)
Material
papier-mache, Paint, Gilt
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Y-shaped scar in center; water mark from glass on bottom; scattered small scratches; several of the floral sprays are worn.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Coralie Livingston Barton
Notes
Former owner
Related Entries
Notes
MP.87.541 - Tray - Part of set
MP.87.542 - Tray - Part of set
MP.87.111 - Bowl - Part of set
MP.87.112 - Bowl - Part of set
MP.87.99 - Serving tray - Part of set
MP.87.100 - Serving tray - Part of set
General Notes
Note Type
General Note
Note
Note: Part of a set of 4 other trays and 2 bowls: MP.87.99, .100, .541, .542, .111, .112.
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Livingston Bedroom