Toleware Bread Tray

c. 1940

Mildred Ford

Associated Names
Mildred Ford

Artist, American, 1895 - 1988

The image shows a large red rectangular tray with sloped sides and ornate floral patterns along the top inner rim. The color palette includes red, yellow, green, and black detailing the floral designs. Positioned centrally against a plain, light-colored background, the tray is oriented with the wider end facing the front, and the longer sides angling towards one another at the back, emphasizing its elongated shape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.4 x 41.4 cm (11 15/16 x 16 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12 5/8" long; 8" wide; 2 5/8" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15219

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Mildred Ford

Wikidata ID

Q64614810

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