Bowl Designer: Mary Catherine Knight (American, 1876–1956)
Maker: Seth Ek (American, born Finland, 1880–1935)
Retailer: Handicraft Shop (American, 1901–1940)

1905

American Decorative Arts

On view, 3rd floor, Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

This exquisitely detailed bowl was made for the Handicraft Shop of the Boston Society of Arts and Crafts by the Finnish-born silversmith Seth Ek. It was designed by Mary C. Knight, who oversaw the Handicraft Shop. Knight trained at the Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industry (now Drexel University) in Philadelphia and worked at the Gorham Manufacturing Company in Providence, Rhode Island, before relocating to Boston. The delicate enameling on this bowl was inspired by punched leather, and the shapes were made using leatherworking tools.

Medium

Sterling silver with enamel

Dimensions

1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm)
other: 4 5/16 in. (10.9 cm)

Credit Line

Marie-Antoinette Slade Fund

Accession Number

1989.38.1

Geography

Made in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts

Culture

American

Period

20th century

Classification

Containers

Disclaimer

Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of records is ongoing.

Bibliography
  • "Acquisitions 1989," Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin (1990), 109
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

bowls (vessels)

Subject

Women designers

Marks

"H (anvil)S/ STERLING/ 1905/ E" struck on underside

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