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Waste Bowl by William Forbes
Artist
William Forbes
Date
1835–40
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); 12 oz. 9 dwt. (387.6 g) Lip: Diam. 6 1/16 in. (15.4 cm) Foot: Diam. 4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm)
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Gallery
774
Location
774
Credit
Gift of Guerdon Holden Nelson, Cyril Irwin Nelson, Nicholas Macy Nelson and Michael Underhill Nelson, in devoted memory of their grandmother, Elinor Irwin Holden, and their mother, Elise Macy Nelson, 1981

Description

Overview Waste Bowl William Forbes American 1835–40 On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 774 This waste bowl belongs to the silver tea service, 1981.22.1–.7. The tea set bears the initials of Elinor Irwin Chase, the original owner. The tea set was given to the Museum in memory of the donors's mother and their grandmother, Elinor Irwin Chase.