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Canapé plate

Designed by: Lurelle Van Arsdale Guild (American, 1898–1986)
Manufactured by: Chase Brass & Copper Company (active 1929 to the present)
1938–41
Object Place: Waterbury, Connecticut

Medium/Technique Polished chromium
Dimensions Overall: 1.3 x 21 x 15.9 cm (1/2 x 8 1/4 x 6 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Stephen Borkowski in honor of J. Michael and Donna Pedro Lennon
Accession Number2009.2215
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsMetalwork

Marks Stamped into underside of handle in circle: "PAT. NO. 1544972" (top): "PAT. NO. 91069" (on bottom): Chase logo of Centraur with bow and arrow
ProvenanceEarly history unknown, By 2001, acquired or purchased by Stephen Borkowski, Provincetown, Massachusetts; 2009, given by Stephen Borkowski to the MFA (Accession Date: March 25, 2009)