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Silver Meat Platter

c. 1936

Hester Duany

Associated Names

Hester Duany

Artist, American, 1891 - 1964

This is a drawing of an oblong platter with an ornate floral patterned border and a slightly raised lip. In the center, there is a monogram with two stylized letters, possibly "HC". The platter measures 14 inches in length and 10 inches in width. The artist's name, Hester Duany, is inscribed in the bottom left corner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.9 x 29 cm (9 x 11 7/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 14" long; 10" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.13969

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Hester Duany

Wikidata ID

Q64574277

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