Reed & Barton (American, 1840–present). <em>Tray, Modernist Pattern, Part of a 4-Piece Set</em>, 1928–1929. Silver, 7/8 x 13 3/8 x 10 1/4 in. (2.2 x 34 x 26 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Daniel Morris and Denis Gallion, 1994.205.14. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1994.205.14.jpg)

Reed & Barton (American, 1840–present). Tray, Modernist Pattern, Part of a 4-Piece Set, 1928–1929. Silver, 7/8 x 13 3/8 x 10 1/4 in. (2.2 x 34 x 26 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Daniel Morris and Denis Gallion, 1994.205.14. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1994.205.14.jpg)

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Tray, Modernist Pattern, Part of a 4-Piece Set

Decorative Arts and Design

MAKER Reed & Barton, American, 1840–present

MEDIUM Silver

Place Made: Taunton, Massachusetts, United States

DATES 1928–1929

DIMENSIONS 7/8 x 13 3/8 x 10 1/4 in. (2.2 x 34 x 26 cm) (show scale)

MARKINGS Stamped on bottom: "[company logo of 'R' in shield between eagle and lion] / STERLING / D1000"

INSCRIPTIONS Engraved monogram in center of tray in square geometric capital letters: "D.G.L."; engraved on bottom: "FROM / THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES / OF THE / EMANUEL SISTERHOOD / JUNE 1ST 1930"

COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design

ACCESSION NUMBER 1994.205.14

CREDIT LINE Gift of Daniel Morris and Denis Gallion

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Silver tray; part of four-piece set with coffee pot, sugar bowl, and creamer (1994.205.11-.13). Ovoid, outward flared rim with flattened lip; overall lightly hammered surface; monogram at center, square geometric capital letters "D.G.L."

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view

CAPTION Reed & Barton (American, 1840–present). Tray, Modernist Pattern, Part of a 4-Piece Set, 1928–1929. Silver, 7/8 x 13 3/8 x 10 1/4 in. (2.2 x 34 x 26 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Daniel Morris and Denis Gallion, 1994.205.14. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1994.205.14.jpg)

IMAGE overall, 1994.205.14.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004

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