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Object Timeline

1930

  • Work on this object began.

1940

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Dessert Tray

This is a Dessert tray. It was designed by Lurelle Van Arsdale Guild and manufactured by Chase Brass & Copper Co.. It is dated 1930–40 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is polished chromium, plastic. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mel Byars. It is credited Gift of Mel Byars.

  • Tray Tray
  • brass.
  • Gift of George R. Kravis II.
  • 2018-22-135

Its dimensions are

Overall: 28 x 16.3 x 4.4 cm (11 x 6 7/16 x 1 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Dessert Tray; Designed by Lurelle Van Arsdale Guild (American, 1898 - 1986); Manufactured by Chase Brass & Copper Co. (United States); polished chromium, plastic; Overall: 28 x 16.3 x 4.4 cm (11 x 6 7/16 x 1 3/4 in.); Gift of Mel Byars; 1991-59-123

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