Letter Holder

• Artist: Marion Anderson Noyes (Designer)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Madison, Wisconsin, USA
• Dates: ca. 1933
• Dimensions: 2 5/8 x 6 x 1 7/8 in. (6.7 x 15.2 x 4.8 cm)
• Markings: Etched on underside of base in script: "Marion Louise Anderson"
• Inscriptions: Inscribed monogram on front, intertwining letters in fancy script: "MLA"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf K
• Accession Number: 1991.258.6
• Image: "Overall", 1991.258.6_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Pewter letter holder formed by rectangular sheet of metal bent into a U-shape (in profile). Flat base; front edge folded straight up; taller back edge folded up and angled slightly toward front. Monogram incised in center of front edge. CONDITION - Good; light scratches overall and a few spots of discoloration.