Bread Basket
Bread Basket
Bread Basket
Bread Basket

Currently not on view

Bread Basket,

ca. 1780 (?)

American
y1954-229

Information

Title
Bread Basket
Dates

ca. 1780 (?)

Medium
Plated silver
Dimensions
27.3 x 33.2 x 25 cm (10 3/4 x 13 1/16 x 9 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Landon K. Thorne for the Boudinot Collection
Object Number
y1954-229
Inscription
Etched under bottom base: 40179
Culture
American
Type
silverwork, bread baskets
Materials
copper, silver
Techniques
plating
Subject
plant-derived motifs, acanthus, beading (edging pattern)

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