Ashtray or Pin Tray
MakerAttributed to
The Hartford Faience Co.
(founded 1895)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by a member of the
Rankin family
(American)
Date1915-1930
MediumCast blue and white porcelain
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 3 1/2in. (8.9cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1991.37.1
DescriptionRound, shallow ashtray or pin tray of blue and white porcelain bearing the seal of the Connecticut College for Women. The tray consists of a solid blue porcelain base with raised white porcelain motifs. The seal consists of a shield, with a raised white porcelain tree, two open books, and the date "1911" inside. This is surrounded by an area of blue porcelain, then a raised white border with the words "CONNECTICUT COLLEGE FOR WOMEN" and "NEW LONDON" inside. This is surrounded by the blue porcelain that forms the rest of the tray. The porcelain curves upward to form a shallow rim. There are light scratches on the bottom of the tray and the inscribed name "F. RANKIN".
Label TextThe Connecticut Historical Society owns two trays, 1991.37.1 and 1986.160.31, attributed to the Hartford Faience Company that are decorated with seals of Connecticut Universities. (Hunt 11/2/2004)
Status
Not on view
