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Flags on 57th Street, Winter of 1918
1918
1984.68
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Asparagus tray
Object name
Asparagus tray
Date
ca. 1870-1890
Medium
Silver plate
Dimensions
Overall: 3 7/8 x 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. ( 9.8 x 21.6 x 16.5 cm )
Description
Cast and pierced silver plated asparagus tray; scalloped, ovoid, concave tray with pierced work and engraved asparagus stalks in the center; seated on four cast pad feet; four cast raised scrolled supports applied at the corners; maker's marks stamped on the base.