Pewter Toy Porringer

c. 1936

Fred Peterson

Associated Names
Fred Peterson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts two decorative metal bowls, known as porringers, each featuring ornate handles with scrollwork and a central hole at the top. The color palette is primarily composed of metallic gray tones with shading and highlights emphasizing the reflective surface. The first porringer is positioned on the left side, shown from a top-down perspective, while the second is on the right side, depicted from a slightly elevated angle, showing the interior and side. Some handwritten notes are visible below the right porringer.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.7 x 30.4 cm (8 15/16 x 11 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13193


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: "PORRINGER" / LENGTH -- 5" / WIDTH -- 3 1/4" / WIDTH -- 3 1/4 / DEPTH -- 1 3/16 / BOARDMAN COLLECTION PEWTER / 1790

Wikidata ID

Q64570659

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