Collection Highlights
Badge of the Society of the Cincinnati
ca. 1802
1972.12ab
Silk, gold, enamel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Card tray
Object name
Card tray
Date
ca. 1840
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 3/4 x 7 7/8 in. ( 1.9 x 20 cm )
Description
Wrought and cast silver tray; flat, rectangular dish with stepped sides and an applied, cast acanthus band around the rim; four cast shell and foliate scroll feet applied to the base; flowers and ferns engraved all over the dish; bright-cut "G" engraved in a scrolled cartouche the center of the dish; makers' marks on the base.
Credit Line
Bequest of Mary MacKaye Greenwood
Object Number
1969.14
Marks
Inscription: engraved with centered script: "G" surrounded by engraved and chased leaves, sunflower, tulip.
Maker's marks: stamped on base three times in relief, "G. W. & H"
Provenance
Trays belonged to Greenwood family.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
