Object Record
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Metadata
Object ID # |
1971.024.004 |
Object Name |
Nappy |
Title |
Pressed Glass Fruit Nappy Dish |
Lexicon category |
4: T&E For Materials |
Made |
Unknown |
Place of Origin |
Unknown |
Description |
A colourless, ornately-patterned glass fruit nappy dish. The dish is round and has a scalloped and serrated edge, with four scallops higher than the other four. The inside of the dish is completely smooth, while the exterior is patterned glass. Under the pointed higher scallops are small round designs filled with a diamond-shaped patterning. Below each of these is a large diamond shape with more patterning. Under the lower, rounded scallops are large circular patterns of leaves and octagonal shapes, filled with diamond shapes. The underside has a circle of cut diamond patterning. Mould lines are not distinguishable. |
Provenance |
Original provenance unknown. Last owned by Mr. and Mrs. Wilson & Muriel Johnson (neé Snider) of Sydenham Township, Grey County. |
Collection |
Food Service Tools & Equipment |
Material |
Glass |
Dimensions |
H-4.4 Dia-10.5 cm |
Found |
Sydenham Township (formerly), Municipality of Meaford, Grey County |
People |
Johnson, Muriel Johnson, Wilson |
Function |
A tableware item suitable for serving an individual serving of dessert or fruit, possibly has the "Pinwheel" pattern? |