Changing perceptions of children c.1850-c.1925 as reflected in American silver

Author

Bechtel, Serena Totman

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Studies in the decorative arts. 1999, Num. 2, Vol. 6, p. 64-94, 15 ill.

ISSN

1069-8825

Abstract (en)

Investigates the expanding production of silver objects expressly designed for use by children in the latter half of the 19th c. and into the early 20th. Shows that decreasing prices of silver, along with changes in attitudes toward children and childhood, brought about a larger market for silver tableware for children, much of which was destined to be presented in the form of presents upon special occasions.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1800-1945 -- Decorative arts -- Metalwork -- United States
• Silver (objects)
• Tableware
• United States
• 1800-2000
• Children

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1800-1945 -- Arts décoratifs -- Arts du métal -- États-Unis
• Argenterie
• Service de table
• Etats-Unis
• 1800-2000
• Enfants

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19990701-00208594

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