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Tray

Object Name:
Tray
Object ID:
1992.045
Creator:
Burgum, Edwin G. (1858-1948) -- Artist
Place of Origin:
Concord, NH
Date:
1900-1945
Description:
Tray, tin. Decorated by Edwin G. Burgum (1858-1948). Rectangular with truncated corners. Painted black with polychrome floral decoration in center: gold flowers, leaves, and other motifs along slanted sides. Oval cutout hand hole at each end. Stenciled on reverse in gold paint, "Edwin G. Burgum. / Ornamental / Painter / 68 So. State St. Concord, N.H.", with stenciled leaves.
Material:
Metal
Tin
Dimensions:
H-1.5 W-17.7 L-25.9 inches
Provenance:
Edwin Gannell Burgum worked as a coach painter for Abbot-Dowing Co., then as a decorator of furniture and tinware. He was son of John Burgum, also a coach painter.
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
Subjects:
Trays, Flowers
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