Renderings of Reed & Barton tableware, circa 1885

Collection Type

  • Art

Location Note

HAV-01-403-Z-G-305

GUSN

GUSN-356827

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Description

These six original graphite and gouache renderings show examples of Reed & Barton tableware. The artist of these renderings is unknown, although it was likely one of the master designers Reed & Barton employed: W.C. Beattie, Austin F. Jackson, and Ernest Meyers. The exact date of these renderings is unknown.

Details

Descriptive Terms

renderings (drawings)
flatware
tableware
hollowware
teakettles
interior decoration
kitchenware
vases
silverware
renderings (drawings)
gouache (paint)
graphite pencils

Physical Descrption

6 pencil and gouache renderings

Collection Code

CC019

Collection Name

Reed & Barton collection, circa 1885

Date of Acquisition

2015

Reference Code

CC019.001

Acqusition Type

Library & Archives Purchase

Date Notes

circa 1885

Credit Line

Library & Archives purchase, 2015

Places

Taunton (Bristol county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Reed & Barton (Agency)

Material Type

renderings (drawings)
gouache (paint)
graphite pencils

Other Organizations

Reed & Barton

Subjects

Silver
Art

Restrictions

Drawings glued to acidic mounts. Some damage to mounts, with corners torn or worn. Some staining on mounts.

Description Level

Item

Location Note

HAV-01-403-Z-G-305

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