Waiter

Gallery 377a, European Art 1500-1850, third floor

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Waiter

1767-1768

Workshop of John Carter II (English (active London), active from c. 1768)

In the eighteenth century, servants used small trays like this one, called waiters, to bring glasses of wine to the table (glasses did not sit on the dining table during the meal). Waiters were also used at the tea table, particularly to support teakettles.

Gallery 377a, European Art 1500-1850, third floor

Object Details

Title:

Waiter

Date:

1767-1768

Artist:

Workshop of John Carter II (English (active London), active from c. 1768)

Medium:

Silver

Dimensions:

Diameter: 7 13/16 inches (19.9 cm)

Classification:

Containers

Credit Line:

Gift of Sarah McLean Williams in memory of Mrs. William L. McLean, 1942

Accession Number:

1942-101-1

Geography:

Made in London, England, Europe

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Gallery 377a, European Art 1500-1850, third floor

Main Building

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