Kensington Dish
Arthur Stone
(American, born in England, 1847–1938)
Herbert A. Taylor
(born in 1871)
1908–36
Object PlaceGardner, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueSilver
Dimensions1.8 x 15 cm (11/16 x 5 7/8 in.)
Credit LineSeth K. Sweetser Fund
Accession number1978.243
On View
Not on viewClassificationsSilver hollowware
Collections
The inspiration for this design came from Stone’s study of work at London’s South Kensington Museum (now the Victoria and Albert Museum). A popular pattern, the Kensington dish was offered in various sizes to suit different needs and budgets.
This text has been adapted from "Silver of the Americas, 1600-2000," edited by Jeannine Falino and Gerald W.R. Ward, published in 2008 by the MFA. Complete references can be found in that publication.
