Helen A. Hughes Dulany (American, 1885–1968). <em>Caviar Server</em>, ca. 1930. Chromed metal, 6 5/16 x 8 1/8 x 6 1/2 in. (16 x 20.6 x 16.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 84.124.13. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 84.124.13_mark_bw.jpg)

Helen A. Hughes Dulany (American, 1885–1968). Caviar Server, ca. 1930. Chromed metal, 6 5/16 x 8 1/8 x 6 1/2 in. (16 x 20.6 x 16.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 84.124.13. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 84.124.13_mark_bw.jpg)

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Caviar Server

Decorative Arts and Design

On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

DESIGNER Helen A. Hughes Dulany, American, 1885–1968

MANUFACTURER H. D. Studio

MEDIUM Chromed metal

Place Manufactured: Chicago, Illinois, United States

DATES ca. 1930

DIMENSIONS 6 5/16 x 8 1/8 x 6 1/2 in. (16 x 20.6 x 16.5 cm) (show scale)

MARKINGS Scratched into metal on base of frame: "HD STUDIO"

SIGNATURE no signature

INSCRIPTIONS no inscriptions

COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design

ACCESSION NUMBER 84.124.13

CREDIT LINE Gift of Paul F. Walter

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Caviar server. Spherical chromed metal container with attached domed lid that pivots on sides, supported at sides by rectilinear metal frame, bolted at squared/ tubular handles to container. CONDITION: Chrome plating shows overall pitting across surface, some surface scratching on lid and handles, more on base of frame, evidence of bad pitting on right front handle, and 1/2" indentation in top of lid.

EXHIBITIONS

Studio 54: Night Magic

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

CAPTION Helen A. Hughes Dulany (American, 1885–1968). Caviar Server, ca. 1930. Chromed metal, 6 5/16 x 8 1/8 x 6 1/2 in. (16 x 20.6 x 16.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 84.124.13. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 84.124.13_mark_bw.jpg)

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