"Manhattan" Serving Tray with Liner, Box with Lid

• Artist: Norman Bel Geddes (Designer)
• Medium: Chrome-plated metal
• Geographical Location: Rome, New York, USA
• Dates: 1937
• Dimensions: (a) Tray: 3/4 x 14 1/2 x 11 5/8 in. (1.9 x 36.8 x 29.5 cm) (b) Liner: 1 7/8 x 11 1/8 x 8 1/16 in. (4.8 x 28.3 x 20.5 cm) (c) Box: 1 1/4 x 15 1/8 x 12 in. (3.2 x 38.4 x 30.5 cm)
• Markings: (a) Stamped on base of tray: "Revere / Rome / N.Y." (c) Printed on box: "Handicraft by Revere; Revere copper and brass incorporated Rome manufacturing company, division Rome, New York; Founded by Paul Revere in 1801"
• Signature: no signature
• Inscriptions: no inscriptions
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, EXHIBITION-5, American 5W31
• Accession Number: 83.108.14a-d
• Image: 83.108.5a-c_83.108.6_83.108.13_83.108.14a-d_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Serving Tray, chrome-plated metal. (a) Tray, rectangular form with raised stepped rim, five steps. (b) Liner for tray, wire, and painted beige. Rectangular grid on four feet. (c & d) Original cardboard box (c) and cover (d) for tray and liner. Condition: (a) Good. Some light discoloration in interior well, possibly rust marks. (b) Good. Light discoloration, generally scattered. Paint slightly worn, particularly the feet. (c & d) Badly worn.